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Subaru 1999 Legacy, Owner'S Manual

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Legacy U.S.A. (E)

13-8

Bi. level heating

4-19

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Defrosting or defogging the windshield

4-16

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Heating and defrosting

4-17

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Heating

4-18

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To shut off the outside air

4-20

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Ventilation

4-20

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AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION

4-21

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Cooling or dehumidifying

4-21

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Defrosting or defogging

4-21

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OPERATING TIPS FOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

4-23

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Head light (Lighting switch)

3-13

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Head light (Bulb replacement)

10-55

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Head restraint

2-6

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High beam indicator

3-12

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High mount stop light (Bulb replacement)

10-62

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Hill holder (for manual transmission — if equipped)

7-26

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Hill holder (Manual transmission — if equipped) (Maintenance)

10-42

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Hood (Engine hood)

1-35

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Horn

3-24

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I

Ignition switch

7-10

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ACC

7-12

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Key interlock release (AT vehicles only)

7-13

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Key reminder chime

7-13

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LOCK

7-11

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ON

7-12

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START

7-12

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Illumination brightness control

3-16

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I/M test (Inspection Maintenance test) (State emission testing)

7-6

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Interior (cleaning the interior)

9-5

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Installation of accessories

5-46, 10-53

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Instrument panel overview

3-2

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Interior light

6-11

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Interior light (Bulb replacement)

10-61

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Summary of Contents for 1999 Legacy

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: ...nformation including details of coverage and exclusions is in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet Please read these warranties carefully J Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada Inc and sold at re tail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warranties D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Anti Corrosion Warranty D Emission Control Warranty All warra...

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: ...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 fasten seat belts In combination with the seat belts it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of severe inj...

Page 6: ...fants and small children should always be placed in an infant or child restraint system in the REAR seat 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 positions t...

Page 7: ...ly read the sections Child Restraint System SRS AIRBAG 3 point Type Seat Belts and 2 point Type Seat Belts in chapter 2 of this owner s manual for instructions and precautions 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 g...

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: ...are addicted to those drugs DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR 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 ...

Page 10: ... 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 to the rear seat by routing a seat belt through the carrier s han dle Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passenger s seat For further information consult ...

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: ... Driving tips for AWD vehicles 7 35 Aluminum wheels If equipped Maintenance 10 48 Aluminum wheels If equipped Cleaning 9 7 AM FM stereo radio with cassette player if equipped 5 5 5 18 RADIO OPERATION for radio with weather band 5 5 RADIO OPERATION for radio without weather band 5 10 5 18 CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION 5 14 5 24 CLOCK FUNCTION 5 16 5 26 AM FM WB stereo radio with cassette player and con...

Page 13: ... 43 Break in New vehicle break in driving 7 3 Bulb chart 11 10 Bulb replacement 10 54 C Carbon monoxide Engine exhaust gas 7 7 Cargo anchorage eyelets 6 15 Cargo area cover Luggage cover 6 14 Cargo hooks Cargo anchorage eyelest 6 15 Cargo room light Luggage area light 6 13 Car phones and driving viii Cassette player operation 5 14 5 24 5 34 Catalytic converter 7 8 CD player operation 5 38 CD chang...

Page 14: ...8 Console center console 6 4 Coolant Engine coolant 10 14 Corrosion protection 9 4 Cruise control if equipped 7 24 To change the cruising speed 7 25 To set cruise control 7 24 To temporarily cancel the cruise control 7 25 To turn off the cruise control 7 25 Cup holder 6 5 D Defogging Windshield 4 6 4 16 Defogging Rear window defogger 3 23 Defogging Outside mirror defogger 3 25 Differential gear oi...

Page 15: ...ust gas Carbon monoxide 7 7 Engine hood 1 35 Engine malfunction indicator lamp CHECK ENGINE Warning lighit 3 9 Engine oil Maintenance 10 9 Engine overheating 8 2 Engine transmission and differential gear oil leaks Maintenance 10 8 Exhaust gas Engine exhaust gas 7 7 Exterior care 9 2 Washing 9 2 Waxing and polishing 9 3 F Flat tires 8 6 Changing a flat tire 8 6 Temporary spare tire if equipped 8 11...

Page 16: ...35 Fuel gauge 3 6 Fuel requirements 7 4 Fuel octane rating 7 4 Unleaded gasoline 7 4 Gasoline for California certified LEV and TELV 7 4 Gasoline for cleaner air 7 4 Fuel tank capacity specifications 11 4 Fluid Automatic transmission fluid 10 25 Fluid Brake fluid 10 32 Fluid Clutch fluid 10 34 Fluid Power steering fluid 10 30 Fuses Replacing a fuse 10 49 Fuses and circuits 11 6 G Gauges 3 5 Fuel ga...

Page 17: ...ontrol buttons 4 3 Air inlet selection button 4 4 Fan speed control dial 4 4 Temperature control lever 4 4 HEATER OPERATION 4 6 Bi level heating 4 9 Defrosting or defogging the windshield 4 6 Heating and defrosting 4 7 Heating 4 8 To shut off the outside air 4 10 Ventilation 4 9 AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION 4 10 Cooling or dehumidifying 4 10 Defrosting or defogging 4 11 OPERATING TIPS FOR HEATING AND...

Page 18: ...m indicator 3 12 High mount stop light Bulb replacement 10 62 Hill holder for manual transmission if equipped 7 26 Hill holder Manual transmission if equipped Maintenance 10 42 Hood Engine hood 1 35 Horn 3 24 I Ignition switch 7 10 ACC 7 12 Key interlock release AT vehicles only 7 13 Key reminder chime 7 13 LOCK 7 11 ON 7 12 START 7 12 Illumination brightness control 3 16 I M test Inspection Maint...

Page 19: ... Light interior light 6 11 Light control 3 13 Fog light switch 3 17 Illumination brightness control 3 16 Light switch 3 13 Parking light switch 3 16 Lock Door Lock 1 4 Lock Child safety locks 1 8 Lock Power door locking switches 1 7 Low fuel warning light 3 12 Luggage area light Wagon only 6 13 Luggage area light Bulb replacement 10 61 Luggage cover Wagon if equipped 6 14 Luggage floor strage tray...

Page 20: ... tips 7 17 Maximum speeds 7 17 Shifting speed for fuel economy 7 17 Manual transmission oil Maintenance 10 24 Meter combination meter 3 4 Fuel gauge 3 6 Odometer 3 5 Speedometer 3 5 Tachometer 3 5 Temperature gauge 3 6 Tripmeter 3 5 Mirrors 3 25 Inside mirror 3 25 Outside mirrors 3 25 Remote controlled rearview mirror 3 26 Outside mirror defogger 3 27 Vanity mirror 6 2 N New vehicle break in drivi...

Page 21: ... switches if equipped 1 7 Power socket Accessory power sokcet 6 9 Power steering 7 23 Power steering fluid Maintenance 10 30 Power windows for right hand drive vehicle only 1 27 Power windows switch cluster driver s side 1 27 Passenger s switches 1 29 Power windows if equipped 1 24 Power windows switch cluster driver s side 1 24 Passenger s switches 1 26 Preparing to drive 7 9 R Radio 5 4 Antenna ...

Page 22: ...OUTBACK and SUS 10 55 Front turn signal parking light and front side marker light 10 58 Headlight 10 55 High mount stop light 10 62 Interior light spot light luggage compartment and step light 10 61 License plate light 10 60 Rear combination lights 10 59 Trunk light 10 62 Reporting safety defects 12 4 Roof rail and crossbar Roof rack 1 44 Roof rack 1 44 Rotation Tire 10 45 S Seat Front seat 2 2 Se...

Page 23: ... chime 2 17 3 7 Security system option 1 17 Selector lever automatic transmission 7 19 Shift lever manual transmission 7 16 Shift lock release 7 21 Side marker light Bulb replacement 10 58 Snow tires winter driving 7 43 Spark plugs Maintenance 10 22 Specifications 11 2 Capacities 11 4 Dimensions 11 2 Electrical system 11 3 Engine 11 3 Tires 11 4 Wheel alignment 11 5 Speedometer 3 5 Spotlight if eq...

Page 24: ...ment 6 3 Center console 6 4 Grove compartment 6 4 Sunglasses strage compartment 6 5 Storage tray if equipped 6 16 Sun visors 6 2 Vanity mirror if equipped 6 2 6 3 Sunroof if equipped 1 37 Tilting Sliding sunroof 1 37 Tandem sunroofs 1 40 T Tachometor 3 5 Temperature gauge 3 6 Tips for using the brakes 7 31 ABS Anti Lock Brake System if equipped 7 33 Brake system 7 32 Braking tips 7 31 Disc brake p...

Page 25: ...hicles except OUTBACK and SUS 7 47 Maximum load limits 7 48 Side mirrors 7 49 Tire 7 50 Trailer hitches 7 49 Trailer lights 7 50 Trailer towing tips 7 51 Warranties and maintenance 7 47 Trailer towing for OUTBACK and SUS 7 52 Connecting a trailer 7 58 Maximum load limits 7 53 Trailer hitches 7 57 Trailer towing tips 7 60 Warranties and maintenance 7 53 Trip meter 3 5 Trunk lid Sedan 1 30 To open a...

Page 26: ...r vehicles with ABS 3 10 AT OIL TEMPerature warning light for AWD AT vehicles 3 11 Brake fluid level warning light 3 8 CHECK ENGINE warning light Malfunction indicator lamp 3 9 Checking bulbs 3 7 Door open warning lights 3 12 Front wheel drive warning light for AT vehicles 3 12 High beam indicator 3 12 Low fuel warning light 3 12 Oil pressure warning light 3 8 Seat belt warning light and chime 3 7...

Page 27: ...ving on snowy and icy roads 7 41 Operation during cold weather 7 39 Rocking the vehicle 7 44 Snow tires 7 43 Tire chains 7 43 Wiper controls 3 17 Rear window wiper and washer switch Wagon if equipped 3 21 Windshield wipers and washer switch 3 19 Wiper deicer 3 22 Windshield wiper blades Replacement 10 38 ...

Page 28: ...ters 1 13 Security system if equipped 1 17 System operation 1 17 Arming the system 1 18 Disarming the system 1 19 Sounding a panic alarm 1 20 Valet mode 1 20 Passive arming 1 21 Tripped sensor identification 1 23 Windows 1 23 Power windows if equipped 1 24 Power window switch cluster driver s side 1 24 Passenger s switches 1 26 Power windows Right hand drive vehicles only 1 27 Power window switch ...

Page 29: ...l operation 1 38 Sunroof Tandem sunroofs if equipped 1 40 Operation 1 40 Manual operation 1 42 Roof rail and crossbar Roof rack if equipped 1 44 When luggage is put on the slats 1 45 Installing carrying attachment on the crossbars 1 45 Removal and installation of the crossbars OUTBACK and OUTBACK Ltd 1 45 ...

Page 30: ...itch D Doors 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 set Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place not in the vehicle This numbe...

Page 31: ...8 Locking without the key OM H2109 Locking without the key 1 Press the lock lever 2 Close the door 1 2 1 Press the upper part of the power door locking switch 2 Close the door 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 press the upper part of the swi...

Page 32: ... without power door locking switches OM H2394 To lock the door 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 HB0201 Locking without the key 1 Press the lock lever 2 Close the door while holding the handle up Front door OM H2109 To lock the front door from the outside without the key ...

Page 33: ...e vehicle before locking the doors from the outside without the key J Locking and unlocking from the inside OM H2110 Red mark Inside door handle Unlock Lock 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 34: ...s at the driver s side and the front pas senger s side doors To lock the doors press the upper part of the switches To unlock the doors press the lower part of the switches 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 35: ... 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 36: ...hicle is equipped with door open warning lights When a door is not fully closed a light comes on indicating specifically which door it is When all doors are properly closed all of the door open warning lights go out Always make sure these lights are out before starting to drive ...

Page 37: ...ifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle The keyless entry system has following functions D Locking and unlocking the doors and rear gate on the wagon with out a key D Sounding a panic alarm D Arming and disarming the security system if your vehicle is equipped w...

Page 38: ...you close the door it will automatically lock J Unlocking the doors Briefly press the UNLOCK DISARM button for less than two seconds to unlock the driver s door The horn will sound two times To unlock all doors and rear gate on the wagon briefly press the UNLOCK DIS ARM button a second time J Illuminated entry The interior dome light will illuminate when the UNLOCK DISARM but ton is pressed The li...

Page 39: ...e audible signal off simultaneously depress LOCK ARM and UNLOCK DISARM buttons for more than two seconds The horn will sound two times to inform you that the audible signal has been turned off To turn the audible signal on simultaneously depress LOCK ARM and UNLOCK DISARM buttons for more than two seconds The horn will sound one time to inform you that the audible signal has been turned on J Repla...

Page 40: ... synchronized with the keyless entry system s control unit Press either the LOCK ARM or UNLOCK DISARM button six times to synchro nize the unit J Replacing lost transmitters If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional transmitters up to four can be programmed you should re program all of your transmitters for security reasons It is recommended that you have your dealer pro gram all of...

Page 41: ...river s seat 3 Close the driver s door HB1004CB 4 LOCK ON 10 Times 4 Place the ignition key into the ignition switch and cycle the switch from LOCK to ON ten times within 15 seconds Be sure to stop at the LOCK position and leave the key in the ignition The horn will sound once to indicate that you are in the transmitter programming mode NOTE You must finish the next step opening the driver s door ...

Page 42: ...grammed remove the key from the ignition switch The horn will sound three times to indicate that the system has exited the programming mode 2 Make sure that the keyless entry system properly operates by operating each transmitter B Deleting old transmitter codes The control unit of the keyless entry system has four memory loca tions to store transmitter codes giving it the ability to operate with ...

Page 43: ... transmitter codes in the system s memory NOTE Make sure no one else is operating their keyless entry system within range of your vehicle when programming transmitters If someone else were to operate their remote transmitter while you are programming your transmitters it is possible that their transmitter code will be programmed into your system allowing them unauthorized access to your vehicle ...

Page 44: ...n will sound intermittently In addition the starter motor will not operate D The alarm automatically resets after 30 seconds however the alarm will reactivate if the vehicle is tampered with again The alarm will con tinue for twelve times if any sensor continues to be activated The alarm is triggered by D Opening a door or the rear gate D Application of physical shock to the vehicle e g breaking g...

Page 45: ...Briefly press the LOCK ARM button for less than two seconds All doors and the rear gate on the wagon will lock the horn will sound one time the parking lights will flash one time and the indicator light starts flashing slowly approximately once every two seconds If any of the doors or the rear gate is not fully closed the horn sounds three times the parking lights flash three times and the indi ca...

Page 46: ... door to set the door locks 7 Close the door The horn will sound one time the parking lights will flash one time and the indicator light on the dashboard will start flash ing slowly approximately once every two seconds to inform you that the system has armed NOTE The system can be armed even if the engine hood the trunk lid the win dows and or sunroofs are opened Always make sure that they are ful...

Page 47: ...two seconds To deactivate it press the LOCK ARM button or UNLOCK DISARM button The parking lights will also flash when the alarm is activated Unless a button on the remote is pressed the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds J Valet mode When you choose the valet mode the security system does not operate In valet mode the remote transmitter is used only for locking and unlock in...

Page 48: ...sulation and or tape Doing so could result in accidental inflation of the SRS AIRBAG or could make the SRS AIRBAG system inoperative which may result in serious injury HB1006BA White 1 p Connector for SRS AIRBAG System yellow HB1007CB 1 Remove the side sill cover on the driver s side 1 Open the driver s door 2 Remove the clip by prying the edge with screwdriver 3 Remove the side sill cover by pull...

Page 49: ... HB1021BB HB1008BB 1 2 LOCK ON 4 3 5 1 Turn the ignition switch from ON to LOCK position 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch 3 Open the doors and get out of the vehicle 4 Before closing the doors lock all doors with the inside door lock levers 5 Close the doors The system will automatically arm after one min ute In the passive mode the system can also be armed with the remote transmitter or ...

Page 50: ... the ON position two times LOCK ON LOCK ON LOCK 3 The indicator light will start flashing The indicator light provides the following indications Flashing one time Any door or the rear gate has been opened Flashing three times The impact sensor in the system s unit has been activated This may indicate that your vehicle has been shocked or tam pered with by some outside force and or unauthorized per...

Page 51: ...fore 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 position J Power window switch cluster driver s side OM H2114 For front passenger s window Lock switch For rear right pa...

Page 52: ...h the switch down or up lightly and hold it The window will open or close as long as the switch is held B To open or close the passengers windows To open the passengers windows push the appropriate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position To close the window push the switch up and hold it until it reaches the desired position B To lock the passengers windows To lock th...

Page 53: ...dow reaches the desired position To close the window push the switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position When the lock switch on the power window switch cluster located on the driver s side door is in the LOCK position the passengers windows cannot be operated with the passengers switches ...

Page 54: ...the passengers 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 position J Power window switch ...

Page 55: ...ush the switch down or up lightly and hold it The window will open or close as long as the switch is held B To open or close the passengers windows To open the passengers windows push the appropriate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position To close the window push the switch up and hold it until it reaches the desired position B To lock the passengers windows To lock ...

Page 56: ...the window reaches the desired position To close the window push the switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position When the lock switch on the power window switch cluster located on the driver s side door is in the LOCK position the passengers windows cannot be operated with the passengers switches ...

Page 57: ...le driving J To open and close the trunk lid from outside OM H2397 To open the trunk lid from outside insert the key and turn it clockwise To close the trunk lid lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch en gages J To open the trunk lid from inside if your vehicle is equipped with inside trunk lid release OM H2118 Open ...

Page 58: ...unk 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 59: ...ock the rear gate insert the key in the keyhole and turn it coun terclockwise If your vehicle is equipped with power door locking switches the rear gate can also be locked and unlocked through use of the power door locking switches Refer to Power Door Locking Switches section in this chapter To open the rear gate first unlock the rear gate lock then pull the outside handle up To close the rear gat...

Page 60: ...rea D When opening the cap do not remove the cap quickly Fuel may be 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...

Page 61: ...Make sure that the cap is tightened until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident D Always use a genuine SUBARU fuel filler cap If you use the wrong cap it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emission control system might be damaged OM H2399 Open Close To take off the fuel filler cap turn it slowly counterclockwise and remove the cap ...

Page 62: ...nd Indicator Lights section located in chapter 3 J Refueling After the fuel filler nozzle has automatically stopped do not add any more fuel If you spill any fuel on the painted surface rinse it off immediately Other wise the painted surface could be damaged Such damage is not cov ered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty Engine hood WARNING Always check that the hood is properly locked before you st...

Page 63: ...he end of the hood prop into the slot in the hood To close the hood 1 Lift the hood slightly and remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer 2 Lower the hood until it approaches about 6 in 15 cm from the closed position and let it drop 3 After closing the hood be sure the hood is securely locked If this does not close the hood release it from a slightly highe...

Page 64: ...UTION D Do not sit on the edge of the open sunroof D Do not operate the sunroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut J Operation The sunroof has both tilting and sliding functions The sunroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON posi tion OM H2402 Open close switch Tilt switch B To raise or lower the sunroof The tilting function will only operat...

Page 65: ...fway if you continue to press on the switch Release the switch once and push it again to close the sunroof completely After washing the vehicle or after it rains wipe away water on the roof prior to opening the sunroof to prevent water drops from falling into the passenger compartment B Sun shade OM H2403 The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the sunroof is closed If the sunr...

Page 66: ...hen remove the switch body re taining screw and take off the sunroof switch OM H2277 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 67: ...cts will be accidentally caught in the sunroof CAUTION D Do not sit on the edge of the open sunroof D Do not operate the sunroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut J Operation The front sunroof has tilting function and the rear sunroof has sliding function Both sunroofs operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON posi tion OM H2128 Open close switch T...

Page 68: ... has been raised or has been lowered completely Pushing the switch continuously may cause dam age to the sunroof NOTE It is preferable to use the front sunroof at the halfway open posi tion if the rear sunroof is fully open Driving with the front sun roof fully raised can generate a great deal of wind noise HB0233 Fully open position Closed position Halfway open position B To open or close the sun...

Page 69: ... slid forward or backward by hand while the rear sunroof is closed If the rear sunroof is opened the sun shade also moves back J Manual operation Front sunroof The front sunroof cannot be closed manually If the front sunroof can not be closed with the sunroof switch have your vehicle checked or repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately Rear sunroof If the sunroof cannot be closed with th...

Page 70: ...ing the end of the regular screwdriver between the roof and plug and prying it off HB0104 Hex headed wrench 3 Insert the wrench in the end of the motor shaft To close the rear sunroof turn the wrench counterclockwise Have your vehicle checked or repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer ...

Page 71: ...eate a safety hazard HB1010CB HB1013BB Roof rack Roof cross bar kit Roof rail The roof rail is not designed to carry cargo by itself Luggage can be carried on the roof after securing the roof crossbar kit to the roof rail When installing the roof crossbar kit on the roof rail follow the manufac turer s instructions When you carry cargo on the roof using the roof crossbar kit or the roof rack never...

Page 72: ...fically for the crossbars A set of the crossbars is designed to carry loads luggage and attach ment 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 characteristics Drive carefully Avoid rapid start...

Page 73: ...w is removed from the top of each crossbar end support 2 Rotate the lower clamp on the bottom of each end support down ward approximately 90 3 With the front direction arrow label on the top right side of the crossbar pointing toward the front of the vehicle carefully place the crossbar across the top of the vehicle so that the crossbar end sup ports rest on the top of the roof rails approximately...

Page 74: ...1 kg m of torque or tighten securely with the torx wrench provided Rear crossbar HB1012BB Cross section T30 torx head screw Front arrow label Rear crossbar Front of vehicle Front of vehicle Front arrow label Joint line 5 inches 130 mm Roof rail end support Install the rear crossbar in the same manner as the front crossbar NOTE The rear crossbar should be positioned 5 inches 130 mm forward of the r...

Page 75: ...ng the front seat shoulder belt anchor height 2 19 2 point type seat belts lap only belts 2 20 Fastening the seat belt 2 21 Unfastening the belt 2 22 Seat belt safety tips 2 23 Infants or small children 2 23 Children 2 23 Expectant mothers 2 24 Maintenance 2 24 Child restraint systems 2 25 Installing child restraint systems in the 2 point type seat belt position Rear center seating position 2 27 I...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...e child s age height and weight Secure ALL types of child restraint devices including forward fac ing child seat in the REAR 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 rea...

Page 78: ...back to upright position Sit well back and upright Put children in the rearseat properly restrained at all times Do not recline the seatback while vehicle is moving Move the seat as far back as possible 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 ...

Page 79: ... 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 J Height adjustment if equipped OM H2133 Pull the adjustment lever out and move it up or push it down to raise or lower the seat ...

Page 80: ...134 To raise the head restraint pull it up To lower it push the head restraint down while turning the release knob on the top of the seatback OM H2735 The best position for the head restraint is just above or level with the top of the ears ...

Page 81: ...he seat heater when the engine is not running The battery could run down if the heater is operated while the engine is not running D Do not put anything on the seat which insulates against heat such as a blanket cushion or similar items This may cause the seat heater to overheat D When cleaning the seat do not use benzine paint thinner or any similar materials The seat heater operates when the ign...

Page 82: ...he LO or HI position on the switch as desired depending on the temperature LO Normal heating HI Rapid heating The indicator located on the switch comes on when the seat heater in operation When the vehicle s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle be sure to turn the switch off ...

Page 83: ...bdomen will increase and both can result in serious internal injury or death D Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback in the trunk or in the cargo area Doing so may result in serious in jury D Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident D Secure skis and ot...

Page 84: ...r seat Sedan OM H2137 Release tab OM H2136 To fold the seatback down pull the release tab attached to the top of the seatback To restore it push the seatback up to its original position until it locks Be sure to confirm that it is locked in place OM H2404 To cancel the fold down function slide the lock knob located on the backside of the seatback to the LOCK position and close the seatback ...

Page 85: ...enter armrest while the vehicle is in mo tion OM H2357 To lower the armrest pull on the top edge of the armrest 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 attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible ...

Page 86: ...ushion and seatback 1 Move the front seat forward 2 If your vehicles rear seatbacks are equipped with head restraints To remove the head restraint pull the head restraint up while turning the release knob located on the backside of the set back HB2000BA 3 Store the seat belts in the seat belt pocket to prevent them falling below the cushion ...

Page 87: ...HB0064 4 Raise the seat cushion by pulling up the tab OM H2141 5 Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob and fold it down Confirm that the pin located at the bottom of the seat cushion is in serted into the slot at the top of the seatback ...

Page 88: ...n 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 Place the head restraints if so equipped back in their normal position ...

Page 89: ... the lap belt and of the lap belt slid ing up over the abdomen will increase and both can result in se 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 ...

Page 90: ...y restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions For instructions and precautions concerning child re straint systems 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 Adjust the seatback to upright position Sit well back and upright HS0230 CAUTION Metallic ...

Page 91: ...n 3 point type seat belts have an emergency 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 passengers seats the three point type seat belt must be changed over to the Automatic Lock ...

Page 92: ...ible and adjust 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 4 Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click For the driver s side seat belt a seat belt warning device is provided if ...

Page 93: ...losing the door make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door J Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height 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 over the neck may result in ne...

Page 94: ... sits well back and upright in the seat Do not put cushions or 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 sever...

Page 95: ...ch such hot parts The 2 point type seat belt has a manual adjustment device J Fastening the seat belt OM H0357 OM H2147 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 marked CENTER can be fastened only...

Page 96: ...lt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist J Unfastening the belt OM H0358 Push Push the button on the buckle When the 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 HB0064 ...

Page 97: ...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 98: ... 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 99: ...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 100: ...hat has been closed up in sunny weather 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 de...

Page 101: ...han in the front seating positions These statistics also indicate that 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 Re...

Page 102: ...seating position 2 Fasten the lap and shoulder belts to the child restraint 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 A...

Page 103: ...lt 7 Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out ALR properly functioning If the child restraint system requires a top strap latch the hook onto the top strap anchor and tighten the top strap OM H2408 J Top strap anchors CAUTION Always use a genuine top strap anchor B Installation point OM H2410 OM H2409 ...

Page 104: ... Canada models All vehicles built for sale in Canada include an anchor kit in the glove compartment OM H0391 1 Take the anchor kit out and make sure that it is assembled as shown in the illustration above OM H0397 OM H0396 2 Remove the cover from the anchor installation point 3 Set the anchor at the desired installation point and tighten the bolt until the anchor is firmly secured 4 Install the an...

Page 105: ...otection 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 AIRBAG does not do away with the need to fasten seat belts In combination with the seat belts it offers the best combined protection in case of a seri ous accident Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even wh...

Page 106: ...y objects over the SRS AIRBAG cover or between you and the SRS AIRBAG If the SRS AIRBAG deploys those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the car and cause injury HB0290 HS0233 Adjust the seatback to upright position Sit well back and upright Move the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical Adjust the seatback to upright position Sit well back a...

Page 107: ...times 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 the child restraint system see the Child Restraint System section in this chapter D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING...

Page 108: ...allow a child to stand up or to kneel on the front passenger s seat Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms HB0236 The driver s side SRS AIRBAG is stored in the center portion of the steer ing wheel The passenger s side SRS AIRBAG is stored near the top of the dashboard under the cover marked SRS AIRBAG The SRS Supplemental Restraint System AIRBAG in your vehicle af ...

Page 109: ...oyment would not help the occupant in those situations The SRS AIRBAG is designed to function on a one time only basis In the event that the SRS AIRBAG is deployed replacement of the system should be performed only by an authorized SUBARU dealer When the components of the SRS AIRBAG are replaced use only genuine SUBARU parts NOTE When you sell your vehicle we urge you to explain to the buyer that ...

Page 110: ... start to deflate immedi ately so that the driver s vision is not obstructed OM H2723 OM H0384 Driver s side Passenger s side SRS AIRBAG module Driver s side Front sub sensor LH SRS AIRBAG module Passenger s side SRS AIRBAG control module including impact sensors Front sub sensor RH ...

Page 111: ...quired from detecting impact to deflating of the SRS AIRBAGs after deployment 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 l...

Page 112: ...dent forces involved HB0311 HB0310 HB0309 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 stuck from side or from behind or if it rolls ...

Page 113: ...or D Left front sub 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 fl...

Page 114: ...U 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 AIRBAG must be inspected by...

Page 115: ... in jure vehicle occupants 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 e...

Page 116: ... 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 structure D Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the original tire listed on the tire placard attached to the door jamb Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle ...

Page 117: ...warning light for vehicles with ABS 3 10 AT OIL TEMPerature warning light for AT vehicles 3 11 Door open warning lights 3 12 Front wheel drive warning light for AWD AT vehicles 3 12 Low fuel warning light 3 12 Turn signal indicator lights 3 12 High beam indicator 3 12 Hazard warning flasher 3 13 Light controls 3 13 Light switch 3 13 Illumination brightness control 3 16 Parking light switch 3 16 Fo...

Page 118: ...ation meter page 3 4 5 Rear window defogger switch page 3 23 6 Cruise control main switch page 7 24 7 Cup holder page 6 5 8 Hazard warning flasher page 3 13 9 Heater or air conditioner control page 4 3 Q SRS AIRBAG page 2 31 W Glove compartment page 6 4 E Cigarette Iighter socket page 6 7 R Windshield wiper and washer switch page 3 20 T Steering page 7 23 Y Hood lock release page 1 35 U Remote con...

Page 119: ...e 3 13 4 Heater or air conditioner control page 4 14 5 Lighting turn signal and illumination brightness control switch page 3 13 6 Combination meter page 3 4 7 Steering page 7 23 8 Windshield wiper and washer switch page 3 20 9 Remote control mirror switch page 3 26 Q Hood lock release page 1 35 W Rear window defogger switch page 3 23 E Cigarette lighter socket page 6 7 R Glove compartment page 6 ...

Page 120: ...ignal indicator light page 3 12 9 Tachometer page 3 5 Q Temperature gauge page 3 6 W ABS warning light page 3 10 E SRS AIRBAG warning light page 3 7 R Oil pressure warning light page 3 8 T CHECK ENGINE warning light Malfunction indicator lamp page 3 9 Y AT oil temperature warning light page 3 11 U Front wheel drive warning light page 3 12 I Brake system warning light page 3 8 O Trip meter page 3 5...

Page 121: ...en since you last set it to zero To set the trip meter to zero press the knob J Tachometer if equipped CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the pointer of the tachometer in the red zone 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 tach...

Page 122: ... vehicle as soon as possible See In case of emergency in this manual HB0316 Normal operating range The temperature gauge shows 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 th...

Page 123: ...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 off automatically after six seconds The seat b...

Page 124: ...ndicate 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 but the light remains on contact your nearest SUBARU dealer imm...

Page 125: ...worn brake pads Have your vehicle 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 dama...

Page 126: ... detected which may damage the emission control system 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 ...

Page 127: ...ut when the vehicle speed reaches about 8 mph 12 km h D The warning light comes on during driving but it goes out immedi ately and remains off When 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 ...

Page 128: ...t The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty about 2 3 U S gal 9 0 liters or 1 9 Imp gal It only operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position J Turn signal indicator lights These lights show the operation of the turn 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...

Page 129: ...ible To turn on the hazard warning flasher push the hazard warning button on the instrument panel To turn off the flasher push the button again NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is 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 t...

Page 130: ...position lights instrument panel illumination tail lights and license plate light are on B High low beam change dimmer To change from low beam to high beam push the turn signal lever forward When the headlights are on high beam the high beam indi cator light a on the instrument panel is also on To switch back to low beam pull the lever back to the detent position B Headlight flasher CAUTION Do not...

Page 131: ...ys be turned to the a position when it is dark out side The low beam headlights will automatically come on at reduced bright ness when the engine has started under the following conditions D The parking brake is fully released D The automatic transmission selector lever is set at other than the P position D The light switch is in the OFF position B Turn signals OM H0361 Right turn Left turn To act...

Page 132: ...he neutral position when you release it J Illumination brightness control OM H0362 Brighten Darken When the lighting switch is in the p or a position you can adjust brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility To brighten turn the control dial counterclockwise To darken turn the control dial clockwise J Parking light switch OM H2703 The parking light switch operates regard...

Page 133: ... run down the battery J Fog light switch if equipped The fog lights operate only when the headlights are on low beam Push the fog light switch to turn the fog lights on Press the switch again to turn them off OM H2712 The indicator light located on the switch will illuminate when the fog lights are on Wiper controls WARNING In freezing weather do not use the windshield washer until the windshield ...

Page 134: ...r window the wiper blades could be worn or damaged prematurely resulting in streaking or incomplete wiping Be sure to use the defroster or wiper deicer if equipped or rear window defogger if the wiper blades are frozen to the glass D Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or a solvent such as paint thinner or benzene This will cause deterioration of the wiper blades NOTE D The wiper operates ...

Page 135: ...indshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield with water D If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this method replace the wiper blades with new ones Refer to the Wiper Blade Replacement section chapter 10 for replacement instructions J Windshield wipers and washer switch B Windshield wipers OM H0363 To turn the wipers on push the wiper control lever down...

Page 136: ...l of the wiper B Mist for a single wipe For a single wipe of the wipers pull the lever toward you The wipers operate until you release the lever B Washer OM H0364 To wash the windshield push the washer button at the end of the wip er control lever The washer fluid sprays until you release the washer button The wipers operate while you push the button ...

Page 137: ...truction on the rear window the wiper motor could burn out even if the wiper switch is turned off If this occurs promptly stop the vehicle in a safe place turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and clean the rear window to allow proper wiper operation D To prevent the washer motor from overheating avoid operat ing the washer switch for more than 10 seconds continuously or when the washer fl...

Page 138: ...clockwise to the position The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in use turn the knob on the end of the wiper control lever clockwise to the position The washer fluid sprays and the wiper operates until you re lease the knob J Wiper deicer if equipped CAUTION To prevent the battery from being discharged do not operate the wiper deicer ...

Page 139: ...to turn it off It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position If deicing is not complete when you restart your vehicle you have to push the switch to turn the deicer on again Rear window defogger switch CAUTION D Do not use sharp instruments or window cleaner containing abrasives to clean the inner surface of the rear window They may damage the conductors printed ...

Page 140: ...ing 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 the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position If defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart your vehicle you have to push the switch to turn it on again Horn OM H2736 To sound the horn push the horn pad ...

Page 141: ...ou for the night position Push it away for the day position The night position reduces glare from headlights J Outside mirrors WARNING Objects look smaller in a convex mirror passenger side and far ther away than when viewed in a flat mirror 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 act...

Page 142: ... the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position OM H2704 Direction control knob Selection switch 1 Depress 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 143: ...side until it stops 2 Move the direction control knob to the direction you want to move the mirror 3 Return the direction control knob to the center position to prevent unintentional operation The mirrors can also be adjusted manually B Outside mirror defogger if equipped CAUTION To prevent the battery from being discharged do not operate the defogger continuously for any longer than necessary The...

Page 144: ...r switch To turn on the outside mirror defogger push the switch while the en gine is running The indicator light located on the switch will come on when the out side mirror defogger heater in operation To turn it off push the switch again ...

Page 145: ...ture control lever 4 14 Fan speed control dial 4 14 Air inlet selection button 4 15 Air conditioner button 4 15 HEATER OPERATION 4 16 Defrosting or defogging the windshield 4 16 Heating and defrosting 4 17 Heating 4 18 Bi level heating 4 19 Ventilation 4 20 To shut off the outside air 4 20 AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION 4 21 Cooling or dehumidifying 4 21 Defrosting or defogging 4 21 Operating tips for ...

Page 146: ...4 2 Ventilator HB0202 ...

Page 147: ...flow control buttons These buttons allow you to select the air flow outlets Air flows through the instrument panel outlets Air flows through the instrument 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 ...

Page 148: ...e OFF position and the air conditioner automatically operates regardless of the position of the air conditioner switch J Temperature control lever This lever regulates the temperature of air flow from the air outlets over a range from the blue area to red area J Fan speed control dial The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The fan speed control dial is used to ...

Page 149: ...tion button again to the OFF position The indica tor light will go off When the or button is selected air inlet selection is au tomatically set to the OFF position Outside air drawn into the passen ger compartment J Air conditioner button if equipped 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 conditi...

Page 150: ...ntrol dial to the highest speed B Adjustable side defroster grille for driver s side if equipped HB0192 HB0191 Normal position Side defroster grille Fin Windshield defrost assist position The driver s side defroster grille is adjustable The normal positions as shown in the diagram directs warm air to the side glass When more rapid defrosting of the windshield is desired the air flow can be directe...

Page 151: ...ld 1 Push the button in 2 Set the temperature control lever to the most comfortable level 3 Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed B Adjustable side defroster grille for driver s side if equipped HB0192 HB0191 Normal position Side defroster grille Fin Windshield defrost assist position The driver s side defroster grille is adjustable The normal positions as shown in the diagram direct...

Page 152: ...e driver s side window J Heating OM H2186 HB0254 OFF position To direct warm air toward the floor 1 Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position 2 Push the button in 3 Set the temperature control lever to the most comfortable level 4 Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed To stop the warm air coming from the ventilator at each side of the instru ment panel turn each ventilat...

Page 153: ...he foot outlets 1 Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position 2 Push the button in 3 Set the temperature control lever to the desired temperature level 4 Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed Setting the temperature control lever fully turned to the red area or blue area decreases the temperature difference between the air from instru ment panel outlets and the air from fo...

Page 154: ...erature control lever all the way to the left in the blue area 4 Set the fan control dial to the desired level J To shut off the outside air HB0257 ON position 1 Set the fan control dial to the OFF position 2 Set the air inlet selection button to the ON position AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION J Cooling or dehumidifying OM H2190 HB0258 ON position OFF position ...

Page 155: ...perature control lever to the blue area 5 Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed J Defrosting or defogging OM H2182 HB0259 ON position To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows 1 Push the button in 2 Set the temperature control lever to the red area 3 Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed To stop the warm air coming from the ventilator at each side of t...

Page 156: ...ble The normal positions as shown in the diagram directs warm air to the side glass When more rapid defrosting of the windshield is desired the air flow can be directed temporarily toward the windshield to assist the windshield defroster If this is done the driver s side grille should always be returned to its normal positions so that the warm air flow can then be used to defrost the driver s side...

Page 157: ...Climate control 4 13 CONTINUED Ventilator For right hand drive vehicles only HB0203 ...

Page 158: ...nstrument 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 lever This lever regulates the temperature of air flow from the air outlets over a range from the blue area to red area J Fan ...

Page 159: ... inlet selection button to the ON position The indicator light will come on OFF position Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment Push the air inlet selection button again to the OFF position The indica tor light will go off J Air conditioner button 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 a...

Page 160: ...control lever all the way to the right in the red area 4 Set the fan speed control dial to high B Adjustable side defroster grille for driver s side if equipped HB0194 HB0193 Normal position Side defroster grille Fin Windshielddefrost assist position The driver s side defroster grille is adjustable The normal positions as shown in the diagram directs warm air to the side glass When more rapid defr...

Page 161: ...e window J Heating and defrosting OM H2512 OFF position OM H2511 To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield 1 Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position 2 Push the button in 3 Set the temperature control lever to the most comfortable level 4 Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed B Adjustable side defroster grille for driver s side if equipped HB0194 HB0193 Nor...

Page 162: ... windshield defroster If this is done the driver s side grille should always be returned to its normal positions so that the warm air flow can then be used to defrost the driver s side window J Heating OM H2514 OM H2513 OFF position 2 To direct warm air toward the floor 1 Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position 2 Push the button in 3 Set the temperature control lever to the most com...

Page 163: ...d warm air flows from the foot outlets 1 Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position 2 Push the button in 3 Set the temperature control lever to the desired temperature level 4 Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed Setting the temperature control lever fully turned to the red area or blue area decreases the temperature difference between the air from instru ment panel outl...

Page 164: ...ion button to the OFF position 2 Push the position 3 Set the temperature control lever all the way to the left in the blue area 4 Set the fan speed control dial to the desired level J To shut off the outside air OM H2519 ON position 1 Set the fan control dial to the OFF position 2 Set the air inlet selection button to the ON position ...

Page 165: ... panel outlets 1 Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position 2 Push the button in 3 Push the air conditioner button on 4 Set the temperature control lever to the blue area 5 Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed J Defrosting or defogging OM H2510 OM H2522 OFF position ON position To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows 1 Set the air inlet selection butt...

Page 166: ...Windshielddefrost assist position The driver s side defroster grille is adjustable The normal positions as shown in the diagram directs warm air to the side glass When more rapid defrosting of the windshield is desired the air flow can be directed temporarily toward the windshield to assist the windshield defroster If this is done the driver s side grille should always be returned to its normal po...

Page 167: ...king in direct sunlight After parking in direct sunlight drive with the windows open for a few minutes to allow outside air to circulate into the heated interior This re sults in quicker cooling by the air conditioner Keep the windows closed during the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cooling efficien cy J Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit Operate the air condition...

Page 168: ...ne is heavily loaded To improve acceleration and gas mileage this air conditioner compres sor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as a rapid acceleration or driving on a steep upgrade J Refrigerant for your climate control system Your air conditioner is ozone friendly and uses the refrigerant HFC134a Therefore the me...

Page 169: ...wer switch and volume control ON VOL 5 10 Fader and balance control FADER and BAL 5 11 Bass and treble control BASS and TREB 5 11 FM AM selection switch FM AM 5 12 Stereo indicator 5 12 Manual tuning TUNE 5 12 Automatic tuning SCAN 5 12 Selecting preset stations 5 13 How to preset stations 5 13 CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION 5 14 Cassette slot 5 14 Tape travel indicators 5 14 Program switching button P...

Page 170: ...5 26 Setting the time 5 26 AM FM WB stereo radio with cassette and compact disc player if equipped 5 27 RADIO OPERATION 5 27 Power switch and volume control PWR VOL 5 28 Tone control AUDIO 5 28 Fader and balance control FAD BAL 5 30 FM AM selection button FM AM 5 32 Stereo indicator 5 32 Weather band button WB 5 32 Manual tuning TUNE 5 32 Automatic tuning SCAN 5 33 Selecting preset stations 5 33 H...

Page 171: ...player 5 40 Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc CD 5 40 CD CHANGER CONTROL If optional CD changer is connected 5 42 To start playback 5 43 To select the desired disc 5 43 To select a song from its beginning 5 43 Fast forwarding and fast reverse 5 44 Repeat playback 5 44 Random playback 5 44 Scan 5 44 CLOCK FUNCTION 5 45 Display mode 5 45 Setting the time 5 46 Installation of access...

Page 172: ...ull length B Power antenna CAUTION Before tuning on the radio make sure there are no persons near the antenna since personal injury could result if someone is struck by the antenna during its extension OM H2377 The power antenna automatically extends or retracts when the radio is turned on or off ...

Page 173: ...on continues to be unsatisfactory switch to a stronger station AM FM stereo radio with cassette player if equipped The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON positions RADIO OPERATION for radio with weather band HB0065 1 Stereo indicator 2 Preset station number 3 Frequency 4 Band 5 DISP button 6 Band selection switch 7 Tuning button 8 Preset button 9 Bass and treble c...

Page 174: ... WB2 162 400 MHz WB3 162 475 MHz WB4 162 425 MHz WB5 162 450 MHz WB6 162 500 MHz WB7 162 525 MHz J Power switch and volume control ON VOL The same knob is used for both power on off and volume control The radio is turned on and off by turning the knob clockwise or counterclock wise and the volume is controlled by turning the knob ...

Page 175: ...ol adjusts the balance between the left and right speakers Push the knob once to make it pop out then pull the knob out until it stops The balance is adjusted by turning the knob from left to right in this condition A click while turning the knob indicates the center posi tion After adjusting the balance push the knob in again to store the setting J Bass and treble control BASS and TREB Bass and t...

Page 176: ... following order FM AM WB The display indicates which is currently selected J Stereo indicator The stereo indicator ST will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received J Manual tuning TUNE B Manual tuning for FM and AM Press the tuning button marked Y to increase the tuning frequency and press the tuning button marked B to decrease it Each time the button is pressed the frequency changes 10 KH...

Page 177: ...t either FM AM or WB recep tion 2 Press the volume control knob or tune the radio manually until the de sired 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 t...

Page 178: ...ng button 8 Preset button 9 Bass and treble control knob Q Fader and balance control knob W Power switch volume control and SCAN button J Power switch and volume control ON VOL The same knob is used for both power on off and volume control The radio is turned on and off by turning the knob clockwise or counterclock wise and the volume is controlled by turning the knob ...

Page 179: ...r making the desired adjustment push the knob in again to store the setting B Balance The balance control adjusts the balance between the left and right speakers Push the knob once to make it pop out then pull the knob out until it stops The balance is adjusted by turning the knob from left to right in this condition A click while turning the knob indicates the center posi tion After adjusting the...

Page 180: ...FM AM 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 TUNE Press the tuning button marked Y to increase the tuning frequency and press the tuning button marked B to decrease it Each time the button is pressed the frequency changes 10...

Page 181: ...o 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 volume control knob is pressed for automatic tuning stations are scanned in the direction of low frequencies to high frequencies only Automatic tuning may not function properly if the sta...

Page 182: ...program sensor button Q Repeat button W Fast forward button E Stop and eject button R Rewind button J Cassette slot When a cassette is partially inserted it is automatically drawn in and starts tape playback J Tape travel indicators These indicate the direction the cassette tape is moving indicates that the top side of the cassette is being played back A indicates that the bottom side of the casse...

Page 183: ...the ignition switch is turned off Always make certain that you remove the cassette tape J Tape program sensor button TPS Press the TPS button during playback to return to the beginning of the current selection or to skip to the beginning of the next selection To use this function press the TPS button to turn on the TPS indicator If the fast forward button FF is then pressed the player advances the...

Page 184: ...material such as conversations D When the blanks between selections are shorter than five seconds D When there are no blanks between selections live concerts etc J Dolby NR button Press the button when playing tapes recorded using the Dolby NR system The indicator will light up and high frequency noise on the tape will be reduced for clearer sound reproduction Noise reduction system manufactured u...

Page 185: ... the DISP button and the frequency display will be replaced with the time display J Setting the time To set the time turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON Press the DISP button and the H button together to advance the hours in one hour increments Press the DISP button and the M button together to advance the minutes in one minute increments NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is b...

Page 186: ... ACC or ON positions RADIO OPERATION HB0318 1 Stereo indicator 2 Preset station number 3 Frequency 4 Band 5 SCAN button 6 DISP button 7 Preset button 8 FM AM selection button 9 Tuning button Q TONE BAL selection button W Power switch Volume control Bass treble control and Fader balance control knob 1 5 6 W Q 9 7 8 4 3 2 ...

Page 187: ...ontrol TONE BAL The volume control 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 Bala...

Page 188: ...e volume control knob The control function re turns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds B Treble control HB0320 HB0346 Treble volume control indication When the treble volume level is set at the level 5 Select the Treble control mode by pressing the T B button In the treble control mode the display shows the indication as shown The treble control has total of 11 volume levels TRE 5 for mi...

Page 189: ...rear minimum FAD 0 for neutral FAD R9 for front minimum and rear maximum Choose desired setting by turning the volume control knob The control function returns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds B Balance control When the balance setting is at the L9 left side maximum and right side mini mum HB0322 HB0345 Balance control indication Select the Balance control mode by pressing the T B butt...

Page 190: ... is received J Manual tuning TUNE Press the TUNE button marked Y to increase the tuning frequency and press the TUNE button marked B to decrease it Each time the button is pressed the frequency changes 10 KHz in the AM waveband and 0 2 MHz in the FM waveband Constant pressure on the button causes a continuous change in the fre quency J Automatic tuning SCAN Press the SCAN button to change the radi...

Page 191: ... 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 SCAN button is pressed for automatic tuning stations are scanned in the direction of low frequencies to high frequencies only Automatic tuning may not function properly if the station reception is weakened by distance from ...

Page 192: ...ect 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 These indicate the direction the cassette tape is movi...

Page 193: ...W button J Rewind button REW To rewind the tape press the REW button To stop rewinding press the FF button J Stop and eject button EJECT When EJECT 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 Dolby NR button Press button when playing tape...

Page 194: ...time display again If you wish to see the time while the frequency is being displayed press the DISP button and the frequency display will be replaced with the time display J Setting the time 1 Turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON 2 To adjust hour Press the DISP button and the TUNE button indi cated with B together to advance the hours in one hour increments Keeping the buttons pressed advances t...

Page 195: ...c player if equipped The radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON positions RADIO OPERATION HB5000BB 1 Stereo indicator 2 Frequency 3 Preset station number 4 Wave band 5 Tuning button 6 DISP button 7 Preset button 8 Fader Balance selection button 9 Power switch Volume control Bass Middle Treble control and Fader Balance control knob Q AUDIO audio mode button W WB weathe...

Page 196: ...J Tone control AUDIO The volume control knob normally function as volume control This knob become the controls for Bass Middle or Treble when you select the rele vant tone control mode The AUDIO audio mode button is used for selecting the following control modes Bass low note control Middle middle note control Treble high note control To change control modes Each brief pushing the AUDIO button cha...

Page 197: ...aximum Choose desired bass vol ume level by turning the volume control knob The control function re turns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds B Middle note control HB0330 When the middle note volume level is set at the level 3 Middle note volume control indica tion HB0329 Select the Middle note control mode by pressing the AUDIO button In the middle note control mode the display shows the...

Page 198: ...e control knob The control function re turns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds J Fader and balance control FAD BAL The volume control knob normally function as volume control This knob become the controls for Fader or Balance when you select the relevant fader and balance control mode The FAD BAL fader and balance button is used for selecting the fol lowing control modes Fader control V...

Page 199: ...ion as shown The fader control has total of 19 settings FAd F9 for front maximum and rear minimum FAd 0 for neutral FAd R9 for front minimum and rear maximum Choose desired setting by turning the volume control knob The control function returns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds B Balance control HB0332 When the balance setting is at the L9 left side maximum and right side mini mum Balan...

Page 200: ...ush the FM AM button when the radio is on to select FM1 FM2 or AM reception Each time this button is pressed the band will change in the following order FM1 FM2 AM The display indicates which is currently selected J Stereo indicator The stereo indicator ST will come on when an FM stereo broadcast is received J Weather band button WB Push the WB button when the radio is off to turn on the radio in ...

Page 201: ...station for five seconds while displaying the fre quency after which scanning will continue until the entire band has been scanned from the low end to the high end Press the SCAN button again to cancel the SCAN mode and to stop on any displayed frequency J Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a preset button allows you to select that station in a single operation Up to six AM FM1 FM...

Page 202: ... any reason such as vehicle maintenance or radio removal all stations stored in the preset buttons are cleared If this occurs it is necessary to reset the pre set buttons CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION 2 HB5000CB 1 Cassette player operation indicator 2 Tape travel indicator 3 Repeat indicator 4 TPS indicator 5 Dolby NR indicator 6 Metal tape indicator 7 TAPE cassette player selection button 8 Eject but...

Page 203: ...ressed the display will indicate PLAY and the player will start playback J Tape travel indicators These indicate the direction the cassette tape is moving indicates that the top side of the cassette is being played back A indicates that the bottom side of the cassette is being played back J Program switching button PROG When the program switching button PROG is pressed during playback the tape tra...

Page 204: ... of the current selection or to skip to the beginning of the next selection To use this function press the TPS button to turn on the TPS indicator If the fast forward button FF is then pressed the player advances the tape to the beginning of the next selection and starts playing it If the rewind button REW is pressed instead the player rewinds the tape to the beginning of the current selection and...

Page 205: ...bal material such as conversations D When the blanks between selections are shorter than five seconds D When there are no blanks between selections live concerts etc J Dolby NR button Press button when playing tapes recorded using the Dolby NR system The indicator will light up and high frequency noise on the tape will be reduced for clearer sound reproduction Noise reduction system manufactured u...

Page 206: ...ast forward and track up button R Fast reverse and track down button E R Q W 8 9 2 3 4 1 6 5 7 J To play back a compact disc B When CD is not in the player Hold a disc with a finger in the center hole while gripping the edge of the disc then insert it in to the slot with the label side up and the player will automatically pull the disc into position After inserting the DISC indicator and CD player...

Page 207: ...the first song on the disc and will automatically play back J To select a song from its beginning B Forward direction Briefly press the button to skip to the beginning of the next track Each time the button is pressed the indicated track number will increase B Backward direction Briefly press the AA button to skip to the beginning of the current track Each time the button is pressed the indicated ...

Page 208: ...conds of each track to seach the desired pro gram To continue listening to the program press the SCAN button again After all tracks on the disc has been scanned normal playback mode is restored J To eject a disc from the player When a disc is being played back or when a disc is in the player press the eject button The disc will be ejected The disc may be removed even when the ignition switch is in...

Page 209: ...oth thinner benzene alcohol etc D Never use a badly damaged deformed or cracked disc Malfunctions or problems might result D A disc is vulnerable to heat Never keep it either in places exposed to direct sunlight or near heaters OM 4747 ...

Page 210: ...ormation HB5000EB 1 Disc number 2 CD CH CD changer mode indicator 3 Track number 4 Repeat indicator 5 Random indicator 6 Time elapsed 7 CD CH CD changer mode selection button 8 Random button 9 Repeat button Q Fast forward and track up button W Fast reverse and track down button E Disc up button R Disc down button T SCAN button E 7 8 9 R T Q W 4 6 5 2 1 3 ...

Page 211: ...e first disc and will automatically play back D If you have loaded fewer than 6 discs any missing disc is automati cally skipped J To select the desired disc Press either the disc up button DISC ƞ or disc down button DISC Ɵ to select the desired disc Each time the DISC ƞ button is pressed the indicated disc number will increase Each time the DISC Ɵ button is pressed the indicated disc number will ...

Page 212: ...ck Press the RPT button while a song is playing to play the song repeat edly The RPT indicator will come on and the song will be played con tinuously To cancel the repeat mode press the button again Then the RPT indicator goes out and normal playback mode is restored J Random playback Press the RDM button while a disc is being played back to play all songs on the disc in a random order The RDM ind...

Page 213: ...utton continuously for more than 0 5 second B Time display mode When the time display mode is selected the time display takes prior ity of the function display The time is shown on the display whenever the ignition switch is ACC or ON position When the CD changer is switched on or the disc in the CD changer is changed during the time display mode the time display is replaced by the disc number dis...

Page 214: ... To adjust minute Press the DISP button and the M button together to advance the minutes in one minute increments Keeping the buttons pressed advances the minutes quickly NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or radio removal the time setting will be cleared If this occurs it is necessary to reset the time Installation of accessor...

Page 215: ... 8 Front ashtray 6 9 Rear ashtray 6 9 Accessory power socket 6 9 Electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instrument panel 6 9 Accessory power socket in the luggage compartment if equipped and dual power socket option 6 10 Interior light 6 11 Spotlight if equipped 6 12 Luggage area light Wagon only 6 13 Luggage cover Wagon if equipped 6 14 Using the cover 6 14 To remove the cover h...

Page 216: ...visors OM H2220 To block out glare swing down the visors To use the sun visor at a side window swing it down and move it sideways J Vanity mirror if equipped HB0029 To use the vanity mirror swing down the visor ...

Page 217: ...on when the ignition switch is either in the ACC or ON position and the mirror cover is opened 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 218: ...partment 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 master key and turn it counterclockwise J Center console HB0031 To open the lid pull up the lock release ...

Page 219: ...will automatically open Cup holder CAUTION D When not in use always keep the holder stored while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop or an accident D Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the 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 S...

Page 220: ...s front surface and it will automatically pop out Then pull it out completely The left side of the holder can hold a larger cup J Rear cup holder option HB6003BA To use the cup holder open the lid by pulling its upper edge and then raise the holder Adjust the width of the holder to fit the cup ...

Page 221: ... and overheating resulting in a fire HB0337 The electrical power socket located on the right lower part of the instru ment 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 ...

Page 222: ...is in the 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 Fully close the ashtray after using it to help reduce residual smoke ...

Page 223: ... out while pushing the inner plate down Accessory power socket J Electrical power socket located on the right lower part of the instrument panel CAUTION The electrical power socket located on the right 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 s...

Page 224: ... the accessory power socket or dual power socket can cause a short circuit Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical appliance D If the plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power socket or dual power socket this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck Only use plugs that fit properly D Use of an electric appliance in th...

Page 225: ...N position You can use an in car use electrical appliance by connecting it to the socket 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 226: ...t if equipped HB0033 OM H2442 HB0272 Switch Switch 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 227: ...OOR OFF HB0377 The luggage area light switch has three positions ON The light stays on continuously DOOR The light comes on only when the rear gate is opened OFF The light stays off When leaving your vehicle make sure the light is turned off to avoid bat tery discharge ...

Page 228: ...gage cover is provided for covering the luggage compartment and to protect its contents from direct sunlight This cover is detachable to make room for additional cargo J Using the cover OM H2232 To extend the cover pull the end of the cover out of the cover housing then insert its hooks into the catches as shown To rewind it unhook it from the catches and it will rewind automatically You should ho...

Page 229: ...age area J To install the cover housing Insert the both ends of the cover housing into the retainers Cargo anchorage eyelets if equipped CAUTION The cargo anchorage eyelets are designed only for securing light luggage Never try to secure any luggage which weighs more than the load capacity of the anchorage eyelets The maximum load capacity is about 44 lb 20 kg per eyelet ...

Page 230: ...nder the cutouts of the luggage compartment mat When not in use put the eyelets down into the storing recesses Storage tray Wagon if equipped CAUTION D Always keep the lid of the storage tray 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 sto...

Page 231: ...the luggage compartment and can be used to store small items To open the lid pull the handle up NOTE When storing a flat tire put the storage tray in the luggage compartment Maintenance tools OM H2443 Your vehicle is equipped with the following maintenance tools Screwdriver Wheel nut wrench ...

Page 232: ...ies 7 10 Periodic inspections 7 10 Ignition switch 7 10 LOCK 7 11 ACC 7 12 ON 7 12 START 7 12 Key reminder chime 7 13 Key interlock release AT vehicles only 7 13 Starting the engine 7 13 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 233: ...road driving 7 36 All AWD models except OUTBACK and SUS 7 37 OUTBACK and SUS 7 37 Winter driving 7 39 Operation during cold weather 7 39 Driving on snowy and icy roads 7 41 Snow tires 7 43 Tire chains 7 43 Rocking the vehicle 7 44 Corrosion protection 7 44 Loading your vehicle 7 44 Vehicle capacity weight 7 45 GVWR and GAWR 7 46 Trailer towing for all vehicles except OUTBACK and SUS 7 47 Warrantie...

Page 234: ...the speed limits below for each gear position except for brief acceleration in an emergency mph km h 1st 2nd 3rd 4th AWD 20 35 35 60 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 ...

Page 235: ...leaded gasoline The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed to accept 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 Emi...

Page 236: ...sions SUBARU approves the use of reformulated gasoline If you are not 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 low...

Page 237: ...tor vehicles States are required to adopt either a basic or enhanced vehicle Inspection Maintenance I M Program depending on the severity of their air pollution problem The enhanced I M test simulates actual driving conditions on a dynamometer and permits more accurate measurement of tailpipe emissions than the basic I M test which measures emissions only during engine operating conditions at idle...

Page 238: ...e 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 keep the front...

Page 239: ... engine is running The exhaust gas is very hot OM H2530 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 to the catalytic converter D Use only unleaded fuel Even a small amount of leaded fuel will dam age the catalytic converter D Never start the engine by p...

Page 240: ...ne idling D Keep the engine properly tuned D Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure shown on the tire plac ard which is located under the door latch on the driver s side Low pres sure will increase tire wear and fuel consumption D Use the air conditioner only when necessary D Keep the front and rear wheels in proper alignment D Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or cargo Preparing to driv...

Page 241: ... of the correct fuel Refer to Fuel Requirement section in this chapter D Comply with all regulations and requirements of each country Periodic inspections To keep your vehicle in the best condition at all times always have the recommended maintenance services listed in the maintenance schedule in the warranty and maintenance booklet performed at the specified time or mileage intervals Ignition swi...

Page 242: ...e 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 the key B Automatic transmission vehicles HB0074 HB0073 The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK only when the selector lever is in the P position ...

Page 243: ...ccessory power socket etc can be used J ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started J START CAUTION Do not turn the ignition switch to the START position while the engine is running The engine is started in this position The starter cranks the engine to start it When the key is released after the engine has started the key automatically returns to the ON position ...

Page 244: ...he P position OM H0146 OM H2707 1 Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag 2 Remove the cover under the steering column using a phillips screw driver 3 Turn the ignition key while pressing the key interlock release lever Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to have the key interlock system repaired Starting the engine CAUTION Do not operate the starter motor continuously fo...

Page 245: ...e and then turn the ignition switch to the START position again while depressing the ac celerator pedal half way down 6 Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone off after the engine has started The fuel injection system automatically lowers the idle speed as the engine warms up J Automatic transmission vehicles CAUTION If you restart the engine while the vehicle is moving shift the ...

Page 246: ...he 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 difficult to start using the normal method without de pressing the accelerator pedal turn the ignition switch to the START position while slightly depressing the accelerator pedal J Flooded engine I...

Page 247: ... 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 OM H2241 The shift pattern is shown on th...

Page 248: ...4 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 AWD 30 45 50 80 70 115 J Driv...

Page 249: ...le descending a hill they may 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 t...

Page 250: ...n 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 you have to depress the brake pedal fully then push the release button on t...

Page 251: ...d 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 Third This position is for using engine braking when going down a hill or for climbing ...

Page 252: ...peeds 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 Never shift into the D 3 2 or 1 position while back...

Page 253: ...rear end 5 Remove the selector lever cover by pulling up the cover s rear end HB0204 6 Insert the phillips screwdriver into the hole 7 Push down on the screwdriver while pushing the release button and move the selector lever from the P to the N position 8 Remove the screwdriver from the hole Depress the brake pedal and start the engine Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer immediately to ...

Page 254: ... the seat position Refer to Front 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 Th...

Page 255: ...ng on slippery or winding roads D driving in heavy traffic Cruise 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 setting J To set cruise control OM H2717 Main swi...

Page 256: ...ssion vehicles only To resume the cruise control after it 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 A...

Page 257: ...ss 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 Hill holder for manual transmission...

Page 258: ...ay not operate on slight grades When starting in reverse and using the Hill Holder a braking effect may be felt even after the brake pedal has been released However this brak ing effect should disappear once the clutch pedal is released A slight jolt may be felt when the vehicle begins to move forward after being reversed If the braking power of the Hill Holder is insufficient after the brake peda...

Page 259: ...llow cap OM H2365 OM H2364 Make the loop Turn the link clockwise 3 Turn the link clockwise to loosen the wire enough to form a loop 4 Pull the wire out of its housing by lifting with your finger 5 Turn the link counterclockwise as far as possible The device is now inoperative and the vehicle can be moved Consult your nearest SUBARU dealer for repairs ...

Page 260: ...brake press the brake pedal firmly and hold it down while fully pulling up the parking brake lever OM H2453 To release the parking brake pull the lever up slightly press the release button then lower the lever while keeping the button pressed When the parking brake is set while the engine is running the parking brake warning light comes on After starting the vehicle be sure that the warning light ...

Page 261: ...tem parts D Be sure to stop the engine if you take a nap in the vehicle If engine exhaust gas enters the passenger compartment occu pants in the vehicle could die from carbon monoxide CO con tained in the exhaust gas When parking your vehicle always set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in the 1 1st for an upgrade or R Reverse for a down grade for manual transmission vehicles or in ...

Page 262: ...the brakes may get wet As a result brake stopping distance will be long er To dry the brakes drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes B Use of engine braking Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking When descending a grade if only the foot brake is used the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid o...

Page 263: ...ne manifold vacuum to assist braking force Do not turn off the engine while driving because that will turn off the brake booster resulting in poor braking power The brakes will continue to work even when the brake booster com pletely stops functioning If this happens however you will have to push the pedal much harder than normal and the braking distance will increase J Disc brake pad wear warning...

Page 264: ...en you feel the ABS system operating you should maintain constant brake pedal pressure Do not pump the brake pedal since doing so may defeat the operation of the ABS system The ABS system prevents the lock up of wheels which may occur during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces This helps prevent the loss of steering control and directional stability caused by wheel lock up When the...

Page 265: ...position D The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position but it does not go out even when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 mph 12 km h D The warning light comes on during driving When the warning light is on the ABS function shuts down however the conventional brake system continues to operate normally If this occurs have the ABS system repaired at the f...

Page 266: ...and does not indicate a malfunction When the battery becomes fully charged the light will go out Driving tips for AWD vehicles WARNING D Always maintain a safe driving speed according to the road and weather conditions in order to avoid having an accident on a sharp turn during sudden braking or under other similar condi tions D Always use the utmost care in driving overconfidence be cause you are...

Page 267: ...rand and load range as the original tires listed on the tire placard Using other sizes or construction may result in severe mechanical dam age to the drive train of your vehicle and may affect ride handling brak ing speedometer odometer calibration and clearance between the body and tires It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control D If you use a temporary spare tire to replace a ...

Page 268: ...recautions in the next section applicable to the OUTBACK and SUS for general guid ance But please keep in mind that your vehicle s off road capabilities are more limited than those of the OUTBACK and SUS J OUTBACK and SUS Because of the AWD feature and higher ground clearance your Subaru can be driven on ordinary roads or off road But please keep in mind that an AWD Subaru is a passenger car and i...

Page 269: ...pth it can wash away the ground from under your tires resulting in possible loss of traction and even vehicle rollover D Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand mud or water Do this by driving slowly and stepping on the brake pedal Repeat that process several times to dry out the brake discs and brake pads D Do not drive or park over or near flammable materials...

Page 270: ...t driving of an AWD vehicle under hard driving conditions such as rough roads or off roads will necessitate more frequent replacement of engine oil brake fluid and transmission oil than that specified in the main tenance schedule described in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet Remember that damage done to your Subaru while operating if off road and not using common sense precautions such as thos...

Page 271: ...because that could make the pedals slippery and dangerous While warming up the vehicle before driving check that the accelera tor pedal brake pedal and all other controls operate smoothly Clear away ice and snow that has accumulated under the fenders to avoid making steering difficult During severe winter driving stop when and where it is safe to do so and check under the fenders peri odically B P...

Page 272: ...eeze additive in the fuel tank is recom mended during cold weather Use only additives that are specifically designed for this purpose When an antifreeze additive is used its effect lasts longer if the tank is refilled whenever the fuel level reaches half empty If your SUBARU is not going to be used for an extended period it is best to have the fuel tank filled to capacity J Driving on snowy and ic...

Page 273: ...ntrol lever set in the maximum until the wiper blades are completely thawed out If your vehicle is equipped with a wiper deicer it is helpful to thaw the windshield wiper blades To thaw out the rear wiper blade use the rear window defogger When driving in snow if frozen snow starts to stick on the surface of the windshield despite wiper operation use the defroster with the air flow control button ...

Page 274: ...action handling and braking perfor mance in year round driving In winter it may be possible to enhance performance through use of tires designed specifically for winter driving conditions If you choose to install winter tires on your vehicle be sure to use the correct tire size and type All four tires should be of the same size construction brand and load range and you should never mix radial belt...

Page 275: ...e the engine For the best possible traction avoid spinning the wheels when trying to free the vehicle When the road surface is extremely slippery you can obtain better trac tion by starting the vehicle with the transmission in 2nd than 1st both for MT and AT Refer to the Automatic Transmission section in this chapter for informa tion on holding the transmission in 2nd position J Corrosion protecti...

Page 276: ...oad limit If you do some parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle D Do not place anything on the rear shelf behind the rear seat back for Sedan or the extended luggage cover for wagon Such items could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop ...

Page 277: ...AWR Gross Axle Weight Rating The GVW Gross Vehicle Weight must never exceed the GVWR GAW is the combined total of weight of the vehicle fuel driver all passengers luggage any optional equipment and trailer tongue load Therefore the GVW changes depending on the situation The GVWR equals Curb Weight actual weight of your vehicle including standard equipment fluids emergency tools and spare tire asse...

Page 278: ... depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of your ve hicle Seek the advice of a professional trailer and or hitch supplier to assist you in purchasing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment appropriate for your vehicle In addition be sure to follow the instructions on correct installation and use provided by the trailer and other towing equipment manufacturers SUBAR...

Page 279: ... each axle must never exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification label The maximum trailer tongue load must never exceed 165 lbs 75 kg The tongue load can be adjusted by proper distribution of the load in the trailer Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than the front approximately 60 percent of the trailer load should be in ...

Page 280: ...stem when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equip ment D Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1 000 lbs 453 kg total weight Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer SUBARU does not of fer accessory trailer hitches Consult with a professional hitch supplier to assist you in choosing an appropriate hitch for your vehicle Be sure to follow...

Page 281: ... 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 temporary spare tire when towing can result in failure of the spare tire and or less stability of the vehicle and may lead to an accident Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle are inflated to the pressure specified on the tire placard locate...

Page 282: ...d sudden braking because it may result in skidding or jack knifing and loss of control Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accelerations If your vehicle has a manual transmission always start out in first gear and release the clutch at moderate engine RPM Avoid uneven steering sharp turns and rapid lane changes Slow down before turning Make a longer than normal turning radius because the trailer wheels...

Page 283: ...rking on a hill or slope cannot be avoided you should take the fol lowing steps 1 Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down 2 Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels 3 When the wheel blocks are in place release the regular brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load 4 Apply the regular brakes and then apply the parking brake slowly re lease the regular brakes 5 ...

Page 284: ...trailer more frequent maintenance will be required due to the additional load Refer to Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions in the War ranty and Maintenance Booklet Under no circumstances should a trailer be towed with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new powertrain component engine transmission dif ferential wheel bearings etc for the first 1 000 miles 1 600 kilometers of drivi...

Page 285: ...C or above 1 000 lbs 453 kg OM H2781 Total trailer weight B Gross Vehicle Weight GVW and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight GVW is the combined total of weight of the vehicle driver passengers luggage trailer hitch trailer tongue load and any other optional equipment installed on your vehicle The...

Page 286: ...an be adjusted by relocating passengers and luggage inside the vehicle The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification label HB0084 Gross Axle Weight Certification label OM H2784 To check both GVWR and GAWR and to confirm that the total weight and weight distribution are within safe driving limits you should have your vehicle and trailer weighed at a commercial weighing station Be sure...

Page 287: ...gue load can be weighed with a bathroom scale as shown in the illustration below When weighing the tongue load be sure to posi tion the towing coupler at the height at which it would be during actual towing using a jack as shown OM H2786 Tongue load OM H2785 The tongue load can be adjusted by proper distribution of the load in the trailer Never load the trailer with more weight in the back than in...

Page 288: ...strength of your vehicle and cause corrosion around the drilled hole CAUTION Do not modify the vehicle exhaust system brake system or other systems when installing a hitch or other trailer towing equipment Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer The use of genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is recommended A genuine SUBARU hitches are available from your SUBARU dealer If use of a non genuine h...

Page 289: ...kes or surge brakes are recom mended and must be installed properly Check that your trailer s brakes conform with Federal state province and or other applicable regulations Your SUBARU s brake system is not designed to be tapped into the trailer s hydraulic brake system Please ask your SUB ARU dealer and professional trailer supplier for more information about the trailer s brake system B Trailer ...

Page 290: ... standard side mirrors use towing mirrors that conform with Federal state province and or other applicable regulations HB0085 B Trailer lights CAUTION Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your vehicle s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your vehicle s lighting system Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle s electrical system requires modificati...

Page 291: ...in accordance with the trailer manufactur er s specifications Front 29 psi 200 kPa 2 0 kg cm2 Rear 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kg cm2 In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer ask a commercial road service to repair the flat tire If you carry a regular size spare tire in your vehicle or trailer as a pre caution against getting a flat tire be sure that the spare tire is firmly secured...

Page 292: ...perly all cargo in the trailer is secured safety in position the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without a significant blind spot D 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 traf fic practice turning stopping and backing up B Driving with a trailer D You should allow for considerably more...

Page 293: ...e trailer and have repairs carried out immediately by the nearest SUBARU dealer B Driving on grades D Before going down a steep hill slow down and shift into low gear in order to utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheating of your vehicle s brakes Do not make sudden downshifts D When driving uphill in hot weather the air conditioner may turn off automatically to protect the engine fr...

Page 294: ...in D when towing a heavy trailer to prevent fluid overheating B Parking on a grade Always block the wheels under both vehicle and trailer when parking Apply the parking brake firmly You should not park on a hill or slope But if parking on a hill or slope cannot be avoided you should take the following steps 1 Apply the brakes and hold the pedal down 2 Have someone place wheel blocks under both the...

Page 295: ...the engine compartment 8 3 Jump starting 8 3 How to jump start 8 4 Flat tires 8 6 Changing a flat tire 8 6 Temporary spare tire if equipped 8 11 Tire changing tools 8 13 Towing 8 15 Transporting your vehicle using a flat bed truck 8 15 Towing with the front wheels raised off the ground 8 15 Towing with all wheels on the ground 8 16 Towing eyelet 8 18 ...

Page 296: ...ch 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 roa...

Page 297: ...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 thick cloth around the radiator cap then turn the cap counterclockwise slowly with out pressing down until it stops Release the pressure from the radiator After the pressure has been fully released remove the cap by pressing do...

Page 298: ...eep your fingers hands clothing hair and tools away from the cooling fan belts and any other moving engine parts Removing rings watches and ties is advisable When your vehicle does not start due to a run down discharged bat tery the vehicle may be jump started by connecting your battery to another battery called the booster battery with jumper cables Jump starting is dangerous if it done incorrect...

Page 299: ...her cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the engine lifting bracket Make sure that the cables are not near any moving parts and that the cable clamps are not in contact with any other metal 5 Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and run it at moderate speed Then start the engine of the vehicle that has the dis charged bat...

Page 300: ...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 WARNING D Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare tire is installed This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident D Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the passenger compartmen...

Page 301: ...of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire OM H2259 5 Take out the spare tire jack and wheel nut wrench See Tire Chang ing Tools in this chapter 6 If your vehicle has wheel covers Insert the wheel nut wrench into the notch provided in the wheel cover and pry it off OM H2454 ...

Page 302: ... 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 HB0089 OM H2262 For vehicles with side sill skirt ...

Page 303: ...e 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 HG0104 OM H0172 12 Put on the spare tire Replace the wheel nuts Tighten them by hand 13 Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle 14 Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque following the tightening order in the ...

Page 304: ...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 in the spare tire compartment OM 4239 Attaching bolt If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire When storing a conventional tire put the spacer upside down and tighten the attaching bolt firmly Also store the jack and wheel nut wrench...

Page 305: ...n a conventional tire and is designed for emergency use only Remove the temporary spare tire and re install the conventional tire as soon as possible because the spare tire is designed only for temporary use Check the inflation pressure of the temporary spare tire at 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kg cm2 periodically to keep the tire ready for use When using the temporary spare tire note the following D Do no...

Page 306: ...ary spare tire put a spare fuse inside the FWD connector located in the engine compartment and confirm that the front wheel drive warning light comes on The all wheel drive capability of the vehicle has now been deactivated After re installing the conventional tire remove the spare fuse from the FWD connector in oder to reactivate all wheel drive HB0275 ...

Page 307: ...Wagon OM H2498 Jack Jack handle Spare tire B Spare tire OM H2267 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 cov er turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise then take the spare tire out ...

Page 308: ...ake out the jack Sedan first pull the tab on the trim cover down to open the cover turn the jackscrew counterclockwise to loosen it then remove the jack Wagon first pull the tab on the trim cover to open the cover turn the jackscrew counterclockwise to loosen it then remove the jack The jack handle is stored under the spare tire cover ...

Page 309: ...atic 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 chains Each of safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out J Towing with the front wheels raised off the ground WARNING Never tow manual transmissi...

Page 310: ...n while the vehicle is being towed 4 Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the vehicle J Towing with all wheels on the ground WARNING D Never turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position while the vehicle is being towed because the steering wheel and the direc tion of the wheels will be locked D Remember that the brake booster and power steering do not function when the engine ...

Page 311: ...cable or rope for towing purpose and wrap the towing cable or rope with cloth to prevent damage to the bumper HB0038 We do not recommend this method of towing Use this method only when towing service by a SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service is not available 1 Check the transmission and differential oil levels and add oil to bring it to the upper level if necessary 2 Release the parking br...

Page 312: ...e for towing purposes D Do not apply excessive lateral load to the towing eyelets OM H2744 HB0276 Towing eyelet Towing eyelet HB0075 Tie down eyelet Never use the tie down eyelet for towing purpose The towing eyelets should be used only in an emergency e g to free a stuck vehicle from mud sand or snow ...

Page 313: ...hing 9 3 Corrosion protection 9 4 Most common causes of corrosion 9 4 To help prevent corrosion 9 4 Cleaning the interior 9 5 Seat fabric 9 5 Leather seat materials 9 6 Synthetic leather upholstery 9 6 Cleaning aluminum wheels 9 7 Cleaning fog light lens for SUS 9 7 ...

Page 314: ...ter and in direct sunlight 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 lukew...

Page 315: ...e 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 polish the surface with a fine grained compound Never polish just the affected ...

Page 316: ...ndustrial pollution 2 It is driven 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 vehicl...

Page 317: ... 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 the interior Use a vacuum cleaner to get rid of the dust and dirt Wipe the vinyl areas with a clean damp cloth J Seat fabric Remove loose dirt dust or debris with a vacuum cleaner If the d...

Page 318: ...e in bright sunlight it is recommended that the seats and headrests be covered or the windows shaded to prevent fading or shrinkage Minor surface blemishes or bald patches may be treated with a commer cial leather spray lacquer You will discover that each leather seat sec tion will develop soft folds or wrinkles which is characteristic of genuine leather J Synthetic leather upholstery The syntheti...

Page 319: ...with sea water exposed to sea breezes or driven on roads treated with salt or other agents Cleaning fog light lens for SUS HB0296 Counter clockwise Light lens horizontal center line 1 Stop the vehicle in a safe place 2 Stop the engine and turn off the fog lights 3 Check that the fog lights are not hot Then grasp the fog light protec tor and turn it approximately 10 counter clockwise 4 Pull the pro...

Page 320: ...9 8 NOTE HB0297 Top mark Top Tabs Tabs When fitting the grid protector make sure the TOP mark is at the top ...

Page 321: ...er element 10 20 Spark plugs 10 22 Replacing the spark plugs 10 22 Recommended spark plugs 10 22 Drive belts 10 23 Inspection 10 23 Manual transmission oil 10 24 Checking the oil level 10 24 Recommended grade and viscosity 10 24 Automatic transmission fluid 10 25 Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot 10 25 Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold 10 26 Recommended fluid 10 26 Front...

Page 322: ...and lining 10 43 Audiable brake pad wear indicator 10 43 Breaking in of new brake pads and linings 10 43 Parking brake stroke 10 45 Tires and wheels 10 45 Inspection and rotation 10 45 Wheel covers 10 47 Aluminum wheels If equipped 10 48 Fuses 10 49 Replacing a fuse 10 50 Main fuse and fusible link 10 52 Installation of accessories 10 53 Replacing bulbs 10 54 Headlight 10 55 Fog light OUTBACK and ...

Page 323: ...ou install the FWD fuse in the engine compart ment 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 h...

Page 324: ...RBAG see your nearest SUBARU dealer J Before 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...

Page 325: ...10 25 3 Clutch fluid reservoir 2 5L MT page 10 34 4 Brake fluid reservoir page 10 32 5 Fuel filter 6 Windshield washer tank page 10 37 7 Fuse box page 10 49 8 Battery page 10 36 9 Engine oil filler cap page 10 9 Q Radiator cap page 10 14 W Engine coolant reservoir page 10 14 E Engine oil level gauge page 10 9 R Power steering fluid reservoir page 10 30 T Air vent plug Page 10 16 Y Air cleaner page...

Page 326: ... page 10 25 3 Brake fluid reservoir page 10 32 4 Fuel filter 5 Windshield washer tank page 10 37 6 Fuse box page 10 49 7 Battery page 10 36 8 Engine oil filler cap page 10 9 9 Radiator cap page 10 14 Q Engine coolant reservoir page 10 14 W Engine oil level gauge page 10 9 E Power steering fluid reservoir page 10 30 R Air vent plug Page 10 16 T Air cleaner page 10 20 HBA011BB 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 9 8 E W ...

Page 327: ...utomatic transmission fluid level gauge page 10 25 4 Brake fluid reservoir page 10 32 5 Fuel filter 6 Windshield washer tank page 10 37 7 Fuse box page 10 49 8 Battery page 10 36 9 Engine oil filler cap page 10 9 Q Radiator cap page 10 14 W Engine coolant reservoir page 10 14 E Engine oil level gauge page 10 9 R Power steering fluid reservoir page 10 30 T Air vent plug Page 10 16 HBA012BB 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 328: ...sion 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 your SUBARU dealer ...

Page 329: ...p the 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 ...

Page 330: ... 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 H2282 Drain plug 4 Drai...

Page 331: ...seal 9 Clean the rubber seal seating area of the lower crank case and install the oil filter by hand turning Be careful not to twist or damage the seal 10 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 11 Install the under cover 12 Pour the specified amount...

Page 332: ...ew API mark certification mark Starbrust mark displayed on the container New API Certification Mark Starbrust Mark API Service label 1 Indicates the oil quality by API designations 2 Indicates the SAE oil viscosity grade 3 Indicates that the oil has fuel saving capabilities 1 2 3 In choosing an oil you want the proper quality and viscosity as well as one that will add to fuel economy The following...

Page 333: ...scosity numbr and applicable temperature J Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving condi tions If the vehicle is used in desert areas in areas with very high tempera tures or used for heavy duty applications such as a towing a trailer use of oil with the following grade and viscosities is recommended API classification SJ or SH SAE viscosity No 30 40 10W 50 20W 40 20W 50 ...

Page 334: ...use and replace it if nec essary If the fuse is not blown have the cooling system checked by your SUBARU dealer If frequent addition of coolant is necessary there may be a leak in the engine cooling system It is recommended that the cooling system and connections be checked for leaks damage or looseness Engine coolant J Checking the coolant level WARNING D Never attempt to remove the radiator cap ...

Page 335: ...ose to or lower than the LOW level mark add coolant up to the FULL level mark If the reserve tank is empty remove the ra diator cap and refill as required CAUTION 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 For adding use genuine SUBARU coolant or an equivalent a mixtur...

Page 336: ...hanging the coolant WARNING D Never attempt to remove the radiator cap until the engine has been shut off and has cooled down completely Since the coolant is under pressure you may suffer serious burns by a spray of boiling hot coolant when the cap is removed D Never let engine coolant contact your eyes because engine coolant can be harmful to your eyes If engine coolant gets in your eyes immediat...

Page 337: ... freezing tem peratures 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 Change the engine coolant in the following procedures according to the maintenance schedule in the warranty and maintenance booklet 1 Place a proper container under the drain plug and loosen th...

Page 338: ...t 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 2 2 Liter models 6 2 US qt 5 8 liters 5 2 Imp qt 2 5 Liter models 6 3 US qt 6 0 liters 5 3 Imp qt 5 Put the air vent plug back on and tighten firmly ...

Page 339: ...radiator cap is correctly in place 7 Start and run the engine for more than five minutes at 2 000 to 3 000 rpm 8 Stop the engine and wait until the coolant cools down 122 to 140 F 50 to 60 C If there is any loss of coolant add coolant to the radiator s filler neck and to the reserve tank s Full level 9 Put the radiator cap and reservoir cap back on and tighten firmly ...

Page 340: ...ngine life shortened The air cleaner element is a viscous type It is unnecessary to clean or wash the element J Replacing the air cleaner element Replace the air cleaner element according to the maintenance schedule in the warranty and maintenance booklet Under extremely dusty condi tions replace it more frequently It is recommended that you always use genuine SUBARU parts B For 2 5 Liter vehicles...

Page 341: ...ia specification HBA003BB HBA002BB Bolt Air cleaner element 1 Remove the bolt securing the rear air cleaner element case 2 Unsnap the three clamps holding the rear air cleaner element case 3 Separate the air cleaner element cases and remove the air cleaner element 4 Clean the inside of the air cleaner element case with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner element 5 Insert the four projection...

Page 342: ...cap not the cables D Make sure the cables are replaced in the correct order HBA004BA Replace the spark plugs according to the maintenance schedule in the warranty and maintenance booklet J Recommended spark plugs 2 2 Liter models RC10YC4 Champion Alternate BKR5E 11 NGK 2 5 Liter models PFR5B 11 NGK Alternate RC10P4A Champion ...

Page 343: ... pulley Air conditioner compressor pulley Crank pulley 2 1 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 specified If a belt is l...

Page 344: ...l Check the oil level monthly 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine OM H0210 HBA006BB Yellow 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 level up to the upper level J Recommended grade and viscosity Each ...

Page 345: ...he 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 each side of the dipstick Though the fluid level can be checked without warming up the fluid on the COLD side we recommend checking the fluid level when the fluid is operating t...

Page 346: ...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 check to see that the fluid level is between the lower level and upper level on the COLD range If it is below that rang...

Page 347: ...ork wearing eye protection is advisable Check the differential oil level monthly HBA010BB HBA009BB Yellow Lower level Upper 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 ...

Page 348: ...ur eyes because differential oil can be harmful to your eyes If differential oil gets in your eyes immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water For safety when performing 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 349: ...e the plug from the 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 350: ...ately 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 WARNING Be careful not t...

Page 351: ... and stop the engine 3 Turn the reservoir cap counterclockwise to remove the fluid level dip stick wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it OM H2461 HB0280 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 extrem...

Page 352: ...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 SUB ARU dealer CAUTION D Never use different brands of brake fluid together D When adding brake fluid be careful not to allow any dirt i...

Page 353: ...ght hand drive vehicle MAX level mark MIN level mark Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir If the level is below MIN add the recommended brake fluid to MAX Use only brake fluid from a sealed container J Recommended brake fluid FMVSS No 116 fresh DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid ...

Page 354: ... Any absorbed moisture can cause improper clutch operation 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 D Never use different brands of clutch fluid together D When clutch fluid is added be careful not to allow any dirt into the tank Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir If the level is belo...

Page 355: ... the same pedal force each time The distance the pedal travels should not vary 2 With the brake pedal depressed start the engine The pedal should move slightly down to the floor 3 With the brake pedal depressed stop the engine and keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds The pedal height should not change 4 Start the engine again and run for about one minute then turn it off Depress the brake pedal...

Page 356: ... 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 contact the positive battery terminal and anything connected to it WHILE you are at the same time in contact wit...

Page 357: ...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 Washer Fluid contains 58 5 methyl alcohol and 41 5 surfactant by volume Its freezing temperature varies according to how much it is diluted as indicated below Washer Fluid Concentration Freezing ...

Page 358: ... water The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield with water CAUTION Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or a solvent such as paint thinner or benzene This will cause deterioration of the wiper blades If you cannot eliminate the streaking ever after following this method replace the wiper blades using the following procedures 1 Raise the wiper arm off the wi...

Page 359: ...tall them in the new blade rubber HS0192 Metal spines 5 Align the claws of the metal support with the grooves in the rubber and slide the blade rubber assembly into the metal 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 ...

Page 360: ...ke pedal free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance schedule in the warranty and maintenance booklet J Checking 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 ...

Page 361: ... when the pedal does not operate smoothly contact with your SUBARU dealer Clutch pedal Manual transmission Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance according to the maintenance schedule in the warranty and maintenance booklet J Checking the clutch function Check the clutch engagement and disengagement 1 With the engine idling check that there are no abnormal noises when the clutch ped...

Page 362: ...ler Hill holder Manual transmission if equipped Ensure that the hill holder operates properly under the following circum stances 1 Stop the vehicle on an uphill grade by depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal with the engine running 2 Make sure that the vehicle does not move backward even after the brake pedal is released 3 Then make sure the vehicle starts climbing the grade by following the...

Page 363: ...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 genuine SUBARU parts Afte...

Page 364: ...ith the parking brake release button pushed in pull the parking brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY Pulling with a force of approxi mately 147 N 33 lb 15 kg 3 Drive the vehicle for about 220 yards 200 meters in this condition 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 adj...

Page 365: ...d at your SUBARU dealer OM H2465 Tires and wheel J Inspection and rotation 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 drivetrain of your vehicle and may affect ride handling braking speedometer odometer cal ibra...

Page 366: ...re when the tires are cold Cold means that the vehicle has been parked for three hours or has been driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km OM H2745 The recommended tire pressure and sizes are provided on the tire inflation pressure label which is located under the door latch on the driver s side Tire wear will vary with each wheel To increase the life of tires and keep wear uniform it is best to rotate the...

Page 367: ... should be replaced when the tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread The indicators appear when the remaining tread has been worn to 0 063 in 1 6 mm or less J Wheel covers B Removing the wheel cover OM H2454 Insert the wheel nut wrench into the notch provided and pry the wheel cover off ...

Page 368: ...heels can be scratched and damaged easily Handle them carefully to maintain their appearance performance and safety D When any of the wheels is removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driving approximatly 600 miles 1 000 km If any nut is loose tighten it to the specified torque D Never apply oil to the threaded parts wheel nuts ...

Page 369: ...ls Fuses HB0285 OM H2711 HB0211 The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment The fuses are located in three fuse boxes If any lights accessories or other electrical controls do not operate in spect the corresponding fuse If a fuse has blown replace it ...

Page 370: ...ecause serious damage or a fire could re sult B Fuse box 1 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and turn off all elec trical accessories 2 Determine which fuse may be blown The fuse box lids and the Fuse and circuits section in chapter 11 show the circuit for each fuse 3 Remove the cover from the fuse box OM H0423 OM H0237 Fuse puller ...

Page 371: ...e engine compartment OM H0424 Spare fuse 6 If the same fuse blows again this indicates that its system has a problem Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs B Fuse socket behind the instrument panel lower cover 1 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and turn off all elec trical accessories 2 Determine which fuse may be blown Fuse and Circuits section in chapter 11 show the circuit for each...

Page 372: ... are stored in the main fuse box in en gine compartment 6 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 HB0285 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 fusible link if any electrical co...

Page 373: ...fuse or fusible link 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 n...

Page 374: ...W H3 6 Headlight 12V 65 55W 9007 HB5 7 High mount stop light 12V 13W 912 8 Brake tail light 12V 27 8W 1157 9 Rear side marker light 12V 5W 168 Q Rear turn signal light 12V 27W 1156 W Backup light 12V 27W 1156 E License plate light 12V 3 8W or 5W 194 or 168 R High mount stop light except GT models 12V 18W 921 T Brake tail light 12V 27 8W 1157 Y Rear turn signal light 12V 27W 1156 U Back up light 12...

Page 375: ...0342 Retainer spring Bulb HBA014CB Push 1 Disconnect the electrical connector while pushing the lock release tab 2 Remove the retainer spring 3 Replace the bulb then set the retainer spring securely 4 Reconnect the electrical connector J Fog light OUTBACK and SUS CAUTION Halogen light bulbs become very hot while in use If you touch the bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves finger prints or...

Page 376: ...nnect the connectors and reinstall the removed parts in the reverse order of removal J Fog light GT CAUTION Halogen light bulbs become very hot while in use If you touch the bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves finger prints or grease on the bulb 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 cl...

Page 377: ... bolts 2 Disconnect the connector 3 Remove the front fog light case cap by turning it counterclockwise 4 Disconnect the connector behind the case cap HB0209 5 Release the retainer spring 6 Replace the bulb with a new one Then reconnect the connectors and reinstall the removed parts in the reverse order of removal ...

Page 378: ... the front turn signal light assembly forward until it pops out from the fender 3 Remove the bulb holder from the front turn signal 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 front turn signal light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks 6 Set the front turn signal light assembly into the fender Tighten t...

Page 379: ...ng the knob Open the cover up 2 Remove 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 counter clockwise 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 380: ...late light OM H2483 1 Remove the mounting screws using a phillips screwdriver 2 Remove 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 ...

Page 381: ...or light spot light luggage compartment light and step light OM H2476 HB0215 OM H2475 OM H2749 HB0287 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 382: ...10 62 J Trunk light OM H2349 1 Remove the cover by pulling it out 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket Install a new bulb 3 Reinstall the cover J High mount stop light OM H2350 Sedan except GT models ...

Page 383: ...ver B Wagon 1 Remove the mounting screw covers by prying on the edge with a screwdriver 2 Remove the mounting screws using a phillips screwdriver and then remove the high mount stop light cover 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket Install a new bulb 4 Reinstall the cover 5 Tighten the mounting screws then reinstall the covers NOTE Other bulbs may be difficult for owner to replace Have your SUBARU dea...

Page 384: ...10 64 To install the rear license plate Wagon CAUTION Do not use a bolt longer than 12 mm OM H2474 Use M5 x 12 bolts to install a license plate on the rear gate ...

Page 385: ...system 11 3 Capacities 11 4 Tires 11 4 Wheel alignment 11 5 Fuses and circuits 11 6 Fuse panel located under the dashboard 11 6 Fuse panel behind the instrument panel lower cover 11 8 Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 11 9 Bulb chart 11 10 Vehicle identification 11 11 ...

Page 386: ...BACK Overall length 184 4 in 4 685 mm Overall width 67 5 in 1 715 mm Overall height 57 1 in 1 450 mm 3 57 5 in 1 460 mm 4 Ground clearance 6 1 in 155 mm Front tread 57 5 in 1 460 mm Rear tread 57 3 in 1 455 mm Wheelbase 103 5 in 2 630 mm SUS Overall length 182 5 in 4 635 mm Overall width 67 5 in 1 715 mm Overall height 57 9 in 1 470 mm Ground clearance 7 3 in 185 mm Front tread 57 3 in 1 455 mm Re...

Page 387: ... 9 cu in 2 457 cc Bore 3 92 in 99 5 mm Stroke 3 11 in 79 0 mm Compression ratio 9 7 1 Firing order 1 3 2 4 2 2 Liter models Engine model EJ221 EJ223 Engine type Horizontally opposed liquid cooled 4 cylinder 4 stroke gasoline engine Engine displacement 135 0 cu in 2 212 cc Bore 3 82 in 96 9 mm Stroke 2 95 in 75 0 mm Compression ratio 10 0 1 Firing order 1 3 2 4 Electrical system Battery Reserve cap...

Page 388: ...ter 5 3 Imp qt 2 2 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 liter 0 7 Imp qt Power steering fluid 0 7 US qt 0 7 liter 0 6 Imp qt Engi...

Page 389: ...m2 Rear 28 psi 190 kPa 1 9 kg cm2 Temporary spare 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kg cm2 Trailer towing Front 29 psi 200 kPa 2 0 kg cm2 Rear 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kg cm2 Wheel size 15 x 6JJ 5 Except POST Wheel alignment All models except OUTBACK and SUS Toe Front 0 0 12 in 0 3 mm Rear 0 0 12 in 0 3 mm Camber Front 0 5 Rear 0 55 6 1 7 OUTBACK and SUS Toe Front 0 0 12 in 0 3 mm Rear 0 0 12 in 0 3 mm Camber Front 0 ...

Page 390: ...1 15A D Back up light D Turn signal light 2 20A D Windshield wiper and washer 3 20A D Cigarette lighter socket D Remote controlled rear view mirrors 4 Empty 5 10A D Tail light right side 6 15A D Front fog light 7 20A D Rear window defogger 8 15A D SRS AIRBAG 9 10A D Illumination brightness control 10 Empty ...

Page 391: ...ry system 12 20A D Brake light D Horn 13 20A D Cooling fan 14 10A D Automatic transmission control unit 15 10A D Meter D AIRBAG indicator light 16 15A D Engine ignition system D SRS AIRBAG 17 15A D Radio 18 10A D Cruise control D ABS control 19 20A D ABS solenoid 20 15A D Heater fan 21 15A D Heater fan ...

Page 392: ...B0217 Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 22 15A 1 or 20A 2 D Accessory power socket D Seat heater 23 Empty 24 Empty 1 For vehicle with either accessory power socket in luggage compartment or seat heater 2 For vehicle with both seat heater and accessory power socket ...

Page 393: ...H0254 Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 25 20A D Cooling fan 26 10A D Air conditioner 27 Spare Not used 28 Spare Not used 29 Spare Not used 30 15A D Hazard warning flasher 31 20A D Lighting switch 32 15A D Headlight left side 33 15A D Clock D Interior light 34 15A D Headlight right side ...

Page 394: ...ide marker light 12V 27 8W 1157 Fog light GT 12V 55W H3 Fog light OUTBACK and SUS 12V 51W 9006 Headlight 12V 65 55W 9007 HB5 Brake tail light 12V 27 8W 1157 Rear side marker light 12V 5W 168 Rear turn signal light 12V 27W 1156 Backup light 12V 27W 1156 High mount stop light Sedan except GT models 12V 18W 921 Wagon 12V 13W 912 License plate light 12V 3 8W or 5W 194 or 168 ...

Page 395: ... 11 11 CONTINUED Vehicle identification HB0288 Emission control label Tire inflation pressure label Model number plate Vehicle identification number plate Vehicle identification number Certification and bar cord label ...

Page 396: ...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 397: ... 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 398: ...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 399: ...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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