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Subaru 2004 Forester, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance and service

Maintenance schedule  .................................

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Maintenance precautions  ............................

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Before checking or servicing in the engine 

compartment ..................................................

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When you do checking or servicing in the 

engine compartment while the engine is 
running ............................................................

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Engine hood ..................................................

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Engine compartment overview  ...................

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2.5 liter non-turbo model ..................................

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2.5 liter turbo model ..........................................

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Engine oil  ...................................................... 11-10

Checking the oil level  ....................................... 11-10
Changing the oil and oil filter  .......................... 11-11
Recommended grade and viscosity ................ 11-13
Recommended grade and viscosity under 

severe driving conditions .............................. 11-15

Synthetic oil ....................................................... 11-15

Cooling system ............................................. 11-15

Cooling fan, hose and connections  ................ 11-16
Engine coolant  .................................................. 11-16

Air cleaner element  ...................................... 11-20

Replacing the air cleaner element ................... 11-20

Spark plugs  ................................................... 11-23

Recommended spark plugs  ............................. 11-24

Drive belts  ..................................................... 11-24
Manual transmission oil ............................... 11-25

Checking the oil level  ....................................... 11-25
Recommended grade and viscosity ................ 11-26

Automatic transmission fluid  ...................... 11-27

Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-27
Recommended fluid  ......................................... 11-29

Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles)  ...... 11-30

Checking the oil level  ....................................... 11-30
Recommended grade and viscosity  ............... 11-30

Rear differential gear oil  ............................... 11-31

Checking the gear oil level  .............................. 11-31
Recommended grade and viscosity  ............... 11-32

Power steering fluid ...................................... 11-33

Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-33
Recommended fluid  ......................................... 11-34

Brake fluid  ..................................................... 11-34

Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-34
Recommended brake fluid  ............................... 11-35

Clutch fluid (MT vehicles)  ............................ 11-35

Checking the fluid level .................................... 11-35
Recommended clutch fluid  .............................. 11-36

Brake booster  ................................................ 11-36
Brake pedal .................................................... 11-37

Checking the brake pedal free play  ................ 11-37
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance  ... 11-37

Clutch pedal (MT vehicles) ........................... 11-38

Checking the clutch function  .......................... 11-38
Checking the clutch pedal free play  ............... 11-38

Hill holder (MT vehicles — if equipped)  ...... 11-39
Replacement of brake pad and lining  ......... 11-39

Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings .... 11-40

Parking brake stroke  .................................... 11-41

Summary of Contents for 2004 Forester

Page 1: ...pecifications and illustrations found in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold This Owner s Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment in cluding factory i...

Page 2: ...This manual describes the following vehicle types The illustrated vehicle is one of the FORESTER series HSF029AA ...

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Page 4: ...age and exclusions is in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet Please read these warranties carefully Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada Inc and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU deal er in Canada come with the following warranties SUBARU Limited Warranty Anti Corrosion Warranty Emission Control Warranty All warranty information including details of coverage...

Page 5: ... 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 This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment Chapter 7 Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU Chapter 8 ...

Page 6: ...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 bet ter understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely A WARNING indicates a situation in which seri ous injury or death could result if the warning is ignored A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage ...

Page 7: ...t let this happen depending upon the context Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle Mark Name CAUTION Power door lock Passenger s windows lock Fuel Front fog lights Parking lights Hazard warning flasher Cigarette lighter ...

Page 8: ...ent Windshield wiper and washer Rear window wiper and washer Mark Name Lights Parking lights tail lights license plate light and instrument panel illumination Head lights Illumination brightness Fan speed Instrument panel outlets Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets Foot outlets Windshield defroster and foot outlets Windshield defroster Mark Name ...

Page 9: ...RS Supplemental Re straint System airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts In combination with the seatbelts it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force Occupants who are out of prope...

Page 10: ...ight If a child is too big for a child restraint system the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained using the seatbelts Accord ing to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating po sitions than in the front seating positions Nev er allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly restrained a...

Page 11: ...elt system and SRS airbag system Engine exhaust gas carbon monox ide Never inhale engine exhaust gas Engine ex haust gas contains carbon monoxide a color less and odorless gas which is dangerous or even lethal if inhaled Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from en tering the vehicle Never run the engine in a closed space such as a garage except for the ...

Page 12: ...d is below the legal limit The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive However if you have no choice but to drive stop drinking and sober up completely before getting behind the wheel Drugs and driving There are some drugs over the counter and prescription that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception judgment and at tentiveness If you drive after taking them it may increas...

Page 13: ...cation of your vehicle Your vehicle should not be modified Modifica tion could affect its performance safety or du rability and may even violate governmental regulations In addition damage or perfor mance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranties Mobile phones and driving Do not use a hand held phone while driving it may distract your attention from driving and can l...

Page 14: ...e cold Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the val ues shown on the tire placard Refer to the Tires and wheels section in chapter 11 for detailed information Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severe ly and to rapidly become hot A sharp increase in temperature could cause tread separation and destruction of the tires The result...

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Page 16: ... and SRS airbags Keys and doors Instruments and controls Climate control Audio Interior equipment Starting and operating Driving tips In case of emergency Appearance care Maintenance and service Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index ...

Page 17: ...age 11 5 2 Headlight switch page 3 17 3 Replacing bulbs page 11 62 4 Wiper switch page 3 24 5 Roof rails page 8 17 6 Door locks page 2 3 7 Tire pressure page 11 42 8 Flat tires page 9 3 9 Tire chains page 8 13 10 Front fog light switch page 3 22 11 Tie down Towing hooks page 9 13 ...

Page 18: ...15 CONTINUED 1 2 3 4 5 HSF021BB 1 Rear window defogger switch page 3 28 2 Fuel filler lid and cap page 7 4 3 Child safety locks page 2 20 4 Tie down Towing hook page 9 13 5 Rear gate page 2 24 ...

Page 19: ...senger compartment area 1 2 3 4 5 6 HSF022BB 1 Lower anchorage for child re straint system page 1 43 2 Seatbelt page 1 12 3 Moonroof page 2 26 4 Parking brake lever page 7 27 5 Front seat page 1 2 6 Rear seat page 1 9 ...

Page 20: ...17 CONTINUED 1 2 3 4 5 HSF023BB 1 Cup holder page 6 8 2 Center console page 6 5 3 Glove box page 6 5 4 Cigarette lighter socket page 6 11 5 Ashtray page 6 14 ...

Page 21: ...page 3 5 5 Wiper control lever page 3 22 6 Hazard warning flasher switch page 3 5 7 Audio page 5 2 8 Gear shift lever MT page 7 11 Selector lever AT page 7 14 9 Climate control page 4 2 10 Cruise control page 7 31 11 Horn page 3 35 12 SRS airbag page 1 50 13 Tilt steering page 3 34 14 Fuse page 11 58 Coin tray page 6 7 15 Hood lock release page 11 5 16 Power window page 2 21 ...

Page 22: ... 3 24 3 Mist page 3 25 4 Windshield washer page 3 25 5 Rear window wiper and washer switch page 3 26 6 Wiper control lever page 3 24 7 Illumination brightness control page 3 21 8 Light control lever page 3 17 9 Headlight ON OFF page 3 17 10 Headlight flasher High Low beam change page 3 17 11 Turn signal for lane change page 3 20 12 Turn signal page 3 20 ...

Page 23: ...r min x1000r min km h km h 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 HSF026BB 1 Fuel gauge page 3 7 2 Temperature gauge page 3 8 3 Speedometer page 3 5 4 Tachometer page 3 6 5 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 5 6 Odometer and trip meter page 3 5 7 Outside temperature indicator page 3 8 ...

Page 24: ...ure warning light 3 12 AT OIL temperature warning light if equipped 3 12 or ABS warning light 3 12 or Brake system warning light 3 13 Door open warning light 3 15 Front wheel drive warning light if equipped 3 15 Low fuel warning light 3 15 Turn signal indicator lights 3 15 High beam indicator light 3 16 Security system indicator light if equipped 2 14 Cruise control indicator light if equipped 3 1...

Page 25: ...22 Tire changing tools 3 1 2 HSF027BB 1 Jack page 9 19 2 Jack handle page 9 19 3 Spare tire page 9 3 ...

Page 26: ...23 CONTINUED Cargo area cover 4 2 1 3 HSF018BB 1 Cargo area cover page 6 16 2 Cargo tie down hook page 6 18 3 Accessory power outlet page 6 9 4 Shopping bag hook page 6 18 ...

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Page 28: ...der 1 27 Front seatbelt pretensioners 1 28 System monitors 1 30 System servicing 1 31 Precautions against vehicle modification 1 31 Child restraint systems 1 32 Where to place a child restraint system 1 34 Choosing a child restraint system 1 36 Installing child restraint systems with A ELR seatbelt 1 36 Installing a booster seat 1 41 Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and teth...

Page 29: ...backs are not used in the upright position in a collision 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 in ternal injury or death Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children especiall...

Page 30: ...ERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat ing positions than in the front seating posi tions For instructions and precautions con cerning child restraint systems see the Child restraint systems section in this chapter Fore and aft adjustment Pull the lever...

Page 31: ...clining lever to return the seatback hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion Also do not place ob jects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback If you do so the risk of slid ing under the lap belt and of ...

Page 32: ... the dial backward to lower the seat 2 Turn the dial forward to raise the seat Use the adjusting dial to adjust the height of the seat Lumbar support Pull the lever forward or backward Pulling the lever forward will increase the amount of support for your lower back 2 1 HS1038BB HS1045BA ...

Page 33: ...d restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear NOTE If the seatback is reclined rearward to the same level as the rear seat cushion with the head re straint removed a wide flat bed is made available 1 Slide the front seat forward as far as possible 2 Pull off the head restraint while pressing the re lea...

Page 34: ...the amount of rearward head movement and thus reducing the risk of whiplash For maximum effectiveness the head restraint should be adjust so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant s ears Each active head restraint is effective only when its height is properly adjusted and the user sits in the correct position on the seat Each active head restraint is designed t...

Page 35: ...is warmed enough or before you leave the vehi cle be sure to turn the switch off There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low tem peratures if he she uses the seat heater for a long period of time When using the heater al ways be sure to warn the persons concerned Do not put anything on the seat which insu lates against heat such as a blanket cushion or...

Page 36: ...en 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 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 HS1043BA HS8005BA ...

Page 37: ...re not occupied lower the headrest to improve rearward visibility Rear center seating position To raise the headrest pull it up To lower it push the headrest down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback When the rear center seating position is occupied place the headrest in its highest position When the rear center seating position is not occupied lower the headrest to improve...

Page 38: ...ck until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely locked After returning the rear seatback to its origi nal position make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area Doing so may result in serious injury or death Secure lengthy items properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing seri ous...

Page 39: ...e speed and force and can injure or even kill children espe cially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained Be cause children are lighter and weaker than adults their risk of being injured from deploy ment is greater For that reason we strongly recommend that ALL children including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint device...

Page 40: ... move the child closer to the belt buckle to help provide a good shoulder belt fit Care must be taken to secure ly place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips and not on the child s waist If the shoulder portion of the belt cannot be properly positioned a child restraint system should be used Never place the shoulder belt under the child s arm or behind the child s back Expectant mothers Exp...

Page 41: ...d to the Emergency Locking Retractor ELR mode For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode see the Child restraint systems section in this chapter Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning de vice at the driver s seat as required by current safety standards This device causes the seatbelt warning light on th...

Page 42: ...the back If an accident occurs this can increase the risk or severity of injury Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sun ny weather they could burn an occupant Do not touch such hot parts until they cool Front seatbelts 1 Adjust the seat position Driver s seat Adjust the seatback to the upright posi tion Move the seatback as far from the steeri...

Page 43: ...lt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull then pull it out slowly again 4 Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt 6 Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist HS1050BA 5 6 HS1051BB ...

Page 44: ...e Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck When wearing the seatbelts make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck If it does adjust the seatbelt an chor to a lower position Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury dur ing sudden braking or in a collision Unfaste...

Page 45: ...ore reach ing the buckle return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly If the belt still cannot be unlocked let the belt retract slightly after giving a strong pull on it then pull it out slowly again 3 Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click 4 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt 5 Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your wais...

Page 46: ...is locked in place Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck When wearing the seatbelts make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck If it does adjust the seatbelt an chor to a lower position Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury dur ing sudden braking or in a ...

Page 47: ...belt buckle Fastening the seatbelt with the webbing twisted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident When fastening the belt after it is pulled out from the retractor especially when inserting the connector s tongue plate into the mating buckle on right hand side always check that the webbing is not twisted 1 2 3 4 US1527BB HS1054BA ...

Page 48: ...te not fastened to the connector s buckle on the right hand side it cannot properly restrain the wearer in position in an accident possibly resulting in serious injury or death 0 Rear center seatbelt is stowed in the recess of the ceiling 1 Remove the connector tongue plate from the holder located at the front of the recess by pulling the connector tongue plate rearward HS1055BA HS1065CA ...

Page 49: ...seatbelt and SRS airbags 2 Pull out the seatbelt slowly from the overhead re tractor 1 Seatbelt comfort guide 3 Pass the seatbelt through the seatbelt comfort guide located beside the headrest HS1057BA 1 HS1058BB ...

Page 50: ...e until a click is heard If the belt stops before reaching the buckle return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly If the belt still cannot be unlocked let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull then pull it out slowly again 5 Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate in the center seatbelt buckle marked CENTER on the left hand side until it clicks HS1059BA HS1060BA ...

Page 51: ... belt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist Unfastening the seatbelt Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle on the left hand side to unfasten the seatbelt NOTE When the seatback is folded down for greater car go area it is necessary to disconnect the connec tor 6 7 HS1061BC HS1062BA ...

Page 52: ...he connector tongue plate will disconnect from the buckle 2 Allow the retractor to roll up the belt You should hold the webbing end and guide it back into the retrac tor while it is rolling up Neatly store the tongue plates in the recess in the retractor and then insert the con nector tongue plate into the slot located at the front of the recess HS1063BA HS1064BA HS1065BA ...

Page 53: ...m Seatbelt maintenance To clean the seatbelts use a mild soap and lukewarm water Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for cracks cuts gashes tears damage loose bolts or worn areas Re place the seatbelts even if only minor damage is found Keep the belts free of polis...

Page 54: ...could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and result in more serious injury in the event of a collision Never use the extender when the belt itself is long enough to permit it to be buckled properly If removal of heavy clothing is all that is needed to permit the seatbelt to be buckled properly remove the heavy clothing and do not use the extender Do not use the extender if the buckle of the...

Page 55: ...e extender should be re moved after each use especially if the next person us ing the seatbelt does not need one Front seatbelt pretensioners The driver s and front passenger s seatbelts have a seatbelt pretensioner The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident in volving a moderate to severe frontal collision Also the seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be...

Page 56: ...that a preten sioner is activated both the driver s and front pas senger s seatbelt retractor assemblies must be re placed only by an authorized SUBARU dealer When replacing seatbelt retractor assemblies use only genuine SUBARU parts If either front seatbelt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the pretensioner contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possibl...

Page 57: ...onds when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion The following components are monitored by the indi cator Front sub sensor Right hand side Front sub sensor Left hand side Side airbag sensor Driver s side Side airbag sensor Passenger s side Airbag control module including impact sensors Seatbelt pretensioner driver s side Seatbelt pretensioner Passenger s side All related wiring And all oth...

Page 58: ...uired servicing of the seatbelt preten sioner see your nearest SUBARU dealer The front sub sensors are located near the bot tom of the radiator and the side airbag sensor is located inside each center piller and the SRS airbag control module including the impact sensors is located under the center console If you need service or repair in those areas or near the front seatbelt retractors we recom m...

Page 59: ...ced in an infant or child restraint system in the rear seat while riding in the vehicle You should use an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards is compatible with your vehicle and is ap propriate for the child s age and size All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or t...

Page 60: ...ovinces require that in fants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is moving Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap or in his or her arms while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle Add...

Page 61: ...rable speed and force the child could be injured or even killed Where to place a child restraint system The following are SUBARU s recommendations on where to place a child restraint system in your vehicle A Front passenger s seat You should not install a child restraint system due to the hazard to children posed by the passenger s air bag B Rear seat window side seating positions Recommended posi...

Page 62: ...can injure or even kill children especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly 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 fac ing child seats in the REAR seats at all times You should choose a res...

Page 63: ... the system Also it is important for you to make sure that the child restraint system is compatible with the vehi cle in which it will be used Installing child restraint systems with A ELR seatbelt Child restraint systems and seatbelts can be come hot in a vehicle that 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 ...

Page 64: ...eating position 2 Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer 3 Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click 4 Take up the slack in the lap belt 5 Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Lock ing Retractor ELR to the Automatic Locking Retra...

Page 65: ...7 Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out ALR properly functioning 8 To remove the child restraint system press the re lease button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will return to the ELR mode NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER S SEAT DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD B...

Page 66: ...and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer 3 Insert the tongue plate into the buckle untill you hear a click 4 Take up the slack in the lap belt 5 Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Lock ing Retractor ELR to the Automatic Locking Retrac tor ALR function Then allow...

Page 67: ...e more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seatbelt 7 Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out ALR properly functioning 8 If the child restraint system requires a top tether latch the hook onto the top tether anchor and tighten the top tether See the Top tether anchorages for ad ditional instructions US1583BA US159...

Page 68: ...ot in a vehicle that 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 Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle Unsecured child re straint systems can be thrown around inside of the vehicle in a sudden stop turn or accident it can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious ...

Page 69: ...the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child s shoulder and that the lap belt is posi tioned as low as possible on the child s hips 4 To remove the booster seat press the release but ton on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed In an accident this can increase the risk or sever ity of injury to the child Never place the shoulde...

Page 70: ...ld restraint systems and seatbelts can be come hot in a vehicle that 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 Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle Unsecured child re straint systems can be thrown around inside of the vehicle in a sudden stop turn or accident it can strike and injure...

Page 71: ...erred to as the LATCH system Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages bars and three upper anchorages tether anchorag es for accommodating such child restraint systems The lower anchorages bars are used for installing a child restraint system only on the rear seat window side seating positions For each window side seating position two lower anchora...

Page 72: ...horages upper anchorages are pro vided for all the seating positions middle and both window side ones of the rear seat You will find marks at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks These marks indicate the positions of the lower anchorages bars HS1077BA HS1078BA ...

Page 73: ...s bars for the position where you want to in stall the child restraint system 2 While following the instructions supplied by the child restraint system manufacturer connect the lower hooks onto the lower anchorages located at marks on the bottom of the rear seatback When the hooks are connected make sure the adjacent seat belts are not caught HS1079BA US1588CA ...

Page 74: ...r information on how to set the top tether read the following Top tether anchorages 5 Before seating a child in the child restraint system try to move seat back and forth and left and right to verify that it is held securely in position 6 To remove the child restraint system follow the re verse procedures of installation If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system ask y...

Page 75: ...anufacturer Since a top tether can provide additional stability by of fering another connection between a child restraint system and the vehicle we recommend that you use a top tether whenever one is required or available Anchorage location 1 For left seat 2 For center seat 3 For right seat 3 2 1 HS1080BB ...

Page 76: ...as been installed with the lower anchorages or seatbelt lift up the headrest while pressing the release button Store the headrest in the cargo area Avoid placing the headrest in the passen ger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn 2 Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages Fas ten the top tether hook of the child restrain...

Page 77: ...s and front passen ger s SRS airbags and lap shoulder re straints Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system in addition to a lap shoulder belt at each front seating position The supplemental restraint system SRS consists of two airbag driver s and front passenger s frontal air bags or four airbags driver s and front passenger s frontal airbags and driver s and front passenger s...

Page 78: ... to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS air bag contacts an occupant not in proper posi tion such as one thrown forward during pre ac cident braking Even when properly positioned there remains a possibility that an occupant may suffer minor injury such as abrasions and bruises to the face or arms because of the SRS airbag deploy ment force The SRS airbags deploy ...

Page 79: ...a seat belt whichever is appropriate for the child s age height and weight Secure ALL types of child restraint devices in cluding forward facing child seats in the REAR seats at all times According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat ing positions than in the front seating posi tions For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint sys...

Page 80: ...ing trouble If you or your passengers have breathing problems after SRS airbag deploys get fresh air promptly A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas Oc cupants could get burnt if they come into direct contact with the hot gas NOTE When you sell your vehicle we urge you to explain to the buyer that it is equipped with SRS airbags by alerting him to the applicable section in this owner s manual ...

Page 81: ...odule passenger s side 4 Front sub sensor left hand side 5 Front sub sensor right hand side 6 Side airbag module driver s side if equipped 7 Side airbag module passen ger s side if equipped 8 Side airbag sensor driver s side 9 Side airbag sensor passenger s side 10 Airbag wiring 11 Seatbelt pretensioner driver s side 12 Seatbelt pretensioner passen ger s side ...

Page 82: ... s and front passenger s SRS frontal airbags deploy and supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact on the driver s and front passenger s head and chest 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 Never allow a child to stand up or to kneel on the front passenger s seat ...

Page 83: ...sition when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy ment the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full ve hicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat It is al...

Page 84: ...any objects over the steering wheel pad and dashboard If the SRS frontal airbag deploys those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle and cause injury Do not attach accessories to the windshield or fit an extra wide mirror over the rear view mir ror If the SRS airbag deploys those objects could become projectiles that could seriously injure vehic...

Page 85: ... airbags Operation A Driver s side B Passenger s side 1 SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs 2 After deployment SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the driver s vision is not obstructed A B 1 2 HS1087BB ...

Page 86: ...ability to maintain control of the vehicle When the SRS airbag deploys a sudden fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released These occurrences are normal result of the deployment This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle Do not touch the SRS airbag system compo nents around the steering wheel and dash board with bare hands right after deployment Doing so can c...

Page 87: ...e SRS frontal airbag The SRS frontal airbag will also be activated when the vehicle is ex posed to a frontal impact similar in fashion and magni tude to the above mentioned collision At what other times might the SRS frontal air bag deploy The SRS frontal airbag may be activated when the ve hicle sustains a hard impact in the undercarriage area from the road surface such as when the vehicle HS1088...

Page 88: ...g unlikely to de ploy There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS frontal airbag deployment If the vehicle strikes an object such as a telephone pole or sign pole or if it slides under a truck s load bed or if it sustains an oblique offset frontal impact the SRS frontal airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved US1557BA ...

Page 89: ... if it is involved in a low speed frontal collision 1 First impact 2 Second impact In an accident where the vehicle is impacted more than once the SRS frontal airbag deploys only once Example In the case of a double collision first with an other vehicle then against a concrete wall in immedi ate succession once the SRS frontal airbag is activat ed on the first impact it will not be activated on th...

Page 90: ... plement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt It does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can re sult when an occupant is not seated in a proper upright position Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to either front door The SRS side airbag is stored in both front seat seatbacks next to the door and it ...

Page 91: ...1 64 Seat seatbelt and SRS airbags Do not rest your arm on either front door or its internal trim It could be injured in the event of SRS side airbag deployment HS1093BA HS1094BA HS1095BA ...

Page 92: ...or other body parts are too close to the SRS side airbag Since your vehicle is also equipped with a pas senger s SRS frontal airbag children aged 12 and under should be placed in the rear seat anyway and should be properly restrained at all times Do not attach accessories to the door trim or near either SRS side airbags and do not place objects near the SRS side airbags In the event of the SRS sid...

Page 93: ...abels or stickers to the front seat sur face on or near the SRS side airbag They could prevent proper deployment of the SRS side air bag reducing protection available to the front seat s occupant Operation A SRS side airbag deploys as soon as a collision oc curs B SRS side airbag protects the front passenger s head HS1097BA A B C HS1098BB ...

Page 94: ...f the SRS side airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye The SRS side airbag deploys even when no one occu pies the seat on the side on which an impact is ap plied When the SRS side airbag deploys a sudden fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released These occurrences are normal result of the deployment This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehic...

Page 95: ...nother and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself When will the SRS side airbag most likely de ploy A severe side impact near the front seat activates the SRS side airbag When is the SRS side airbag unlikely to deploy HS1099BA ...

Page 96: ...n ob lique side on impact 2 The vehicle is involved in a side on impact in an area outside the vicin ity of the passenger compartment 3 The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object 4 The vehicle is involved in a side on impact from a motorcycle 5 The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof ...

Page 97: ...deployment In the event of accidents like those illustrated the SRS side airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved When will the SRS side airbag not deploy 1 The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle moving or stationary 2 The vehicle is struck from behind 1 2 US1569BB ...

Page 98: ...with one vehicle and immediately followed by an other from the same direction once the SRS side air bag is activated on the first impact it will not be acti vated on the second SRS airbag system monitors A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi ness of the SRS airbag system while the vehicle is be ing driven The SRS airbag system warning light AIR BAG will show normal system operation by...

Page 99: ...riving SRS airbag system servicing When discarding an airbag module or scrap ping the entire car damaged by a collision con sult your SUBARU dealer The SRS airbag has no user serviceable parts Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag system For required servicing of the SRS airbag see your nearest SUBARU dealer Tampering with or disconnecting the system s wirin...

Page 100: ...airbag cover is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged In addition if your vehicle is equipped with SRS side airbags contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible in the following cases Either center pillar or a nearby area of the vehi cle was involved in an accident in which the SRS side airbag did not deploy The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut frayed or otherwise damaged Preca...

Page 101: ... system Attachment of any equipment brush bar winches snow plow skid plate etc other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the front end Modification of the suspension system or front end structure Installation of a tire of different size and con struction from the tires specified on the tire placard attached to the driver s door jamb Attachment of any equipment side steps or side sill protectors...

Page 102: ...ntry 2 8 Vehicle finder function 2 8 Sounding a panic alarm 2 8 Selecting audible signal operation 2 8 Replacing the battery 2 9 Replacing lost transmitters 2 10 Security system if equipped 2 14 System operation 2 14 Arming the system 2 14 Disarming the system 2 16 Valet mode 2 17 Passive arming 2 17 Child safety locks 2 20 Windows 2 21 Power windows 2 21 Rear gate 2 24 Moonroof if equipped 2 26 T...

Page 103: ...ove box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facil ity Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key If it banged against your knees while you were driving it could turn the ignition switch from the ON position to the ACC or OFF position thereby stopping the engine Key number The key number is stamped on the metal plate at tached to the key set Write down the ...

Page 104: ... door 1 Rotate the lock lever rearward 2 Close the door To lock the door from the outside without the key ro tate the lock lever rearward and then close the door To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch push the front side of the switch LOCK side and then close the door In this case all closed doors and the rear gate are locked at the same time Always make sure that al...

Page 105: ... the door is unlocked Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are closed before starting to drive Keep all doors locked when you drive especial ly when small children are in your vehicle Along with the proper use of seat belts and child restraints locking the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in an accident It...

Page 106: ...ver s side and the front passenger s side doors To lock the doors push the front side of the switch To unlock the doors push the rear side of the switch 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 1 2 HS2015BB ...

Page 107: ...received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet 10 meters However this dis tance will vary depending on environmental condi tions Range may be reduced near sourc...

Page 108: ...al lights will flash five times to alert you that the doors or the rear gate are not properly closed When you close the door it will automatically lock NOTE If the LOCK ALARM button is pressed for two seconds or longer the panic alarm will sound When locking the doors in normal circumstances press the LOCK ALARM button for less than two seconds For details on the panic alarm refer to Sounding a pa...

Page 109: ...anic alarm To activate the alarm keep the LOCK ARM button pressed for more than two seconds The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash To deactivate it press the LOCK ARM button or UNLOCK DISARM button Unless a button on the re mote is pressed the alarm will be deactivated after ap proximately 30 seconds Selecting audible signal operation Using an electronic chirp the system will gi...

Page 110: ...arate the case 3 Remove the old battery from the holder 1 Positive side facing up 4 Replace with a new battery Type CR2032 or equivalent making sure to install the new battery with the positive side facing up 5 Install the back half of the transmitter case 6 Reinstall the two screws on the back of the trans mitter case After the battery is replaced the transmitter must be synchronized with the key...

Page 111: ...r security reasons It is recommended that you have your dealer program all of your transmitters into your system Programming the transmitters The keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning feature that allows you to program new transmitter codes into the system or to delete old ones The system can learn up to four unique transmit ter codes The four transmitter codes may be the s...

Page 112: ... 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 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 within 45 seconds of starting this proce dures 3 2 HS2019BB 1 2 HS2020BB ...

Page 113: ... system The horn will sound two times to indicate that the transmitter has been programmed Any additional transmitters can also be programmed at this time Repeat steps 1 through 3 for an additional transmitter To exit the programming mode 1 After all of your transmitters are programmed re move the key from the ignition switch The horn will sound three times to indicate that the 1 2 HS2019BC 1 HS20...

Page 114: ...e old transmitter codes program four trans mitter codes into the system If you have only one cur rent transmitter program it four times If you have two current transmitters program each one twice If you have three current transmitters program two of them once and the third one twice This process will leave only current transmitter codes in the system s memo ry NOTE Make sure no one else is operati...

Page 115: ...The alarm is triggered by Opening a door or the rear gate Application of physical shock to the vehicle e g breaking glass or forced entry Note that there are two alarm levels for shock warning and alarm In warning mode the alarm detects lower level vibrations and triggers 2 warning chirps on the horn and two flashes on the lights as a deterrent to would be vandals In alarm mode higher levels of sh...

Page 116: ...e time the turn signal lights will flash one time and the indicator light starts flashing slowly approximately once every two sec onds If any of the doors or the rear gate is not fully closed an electronic chirp sounds five times the turn signal lights flash five times to alert you that the doors or the rear gate are not properly closed When you close the door the system will automatically arm and...

Page 117: ... NOTE The system can be armed even if the engine hood the windows and or moonroofs are opened Al ways make sure that they are fully closed before arming the system Disarming the system Briefly press the UNLOCK DISARM button for less than two seconds on the remote transmitter The driv er s door will unlock an electronic chirp will sound two times the turn signal lights will flash two times and the ...

Page 118: ...n the valet mode To exit valet mode open the driver s door and keep the UNLOCK DISARM button pressed for more than two seconds The indicator will stop flashing NOTE If the remote transmitter is used to lock or unlock the doors while the valet mode is selected the turn signal lights do not flash but an electronic chirp is emitted Passive arming When passive arming mode has been programmed by the de...

Page 119: ...the white connector Do not disconnect or tamper with any yellow connector and or any harness covered with yel low insulation 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 Arming the system 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position 1 ON 2 LOCK 2 Turn the ignition switch from ON to LO...

Page 120: ...ally lock the doors In order to lock the doors you must either lock them as indicated in step 4 above or with the key once they have been closed Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk Disarming the system To disarm the system briefly press the UNLOCK DISARM button on the transmitter Tripped sensor identification If an electronic chirp sounds four times and the tur...

Page 121: ...een turned on or the battery has been disconnected NOTE The battery must be reconnected before the indi cator light will flash To exit this mode close the door and turn the ignition switch to the ON position Child safety locks 1 Lock 2 Unlock 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...

Page 122: ...ows be ex tremely careful to prevent anyone s fingers arms neck or head from being caught in the window Always lock the passengers windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle Before leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle Failure to follow this procedure could result in inju...

Page 123: ...iver side door Operating the driver s window 1 Open 2 Automatically open 3 Close To open Push the switch down lightly and hold it The window will open as long as the switch is held This switch also has a one touch auto down feature that allows the window to be opened fully without hold ing the switch Push the switch down until it clicks and release it and the window will fully open To stop the win...

Page 124: ... hold it until it reaches the desired position Locking the passengers windows 1 Lock 2 Unlock To lock the passengers windows push the lock switch When the lock switch is in the LOCK position the passengers windows cannot be opened or closed Passengers side switches To open the window push the switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position To close the window pull the switch ...

Page 125: ...ear gate can be locked and unlocked using either the keyless entry system or the power door locking switches Refer to the Power door locking switches and Re mote keyless entry system if equipped sections in this chapter To open the rear gate first unlock the rear gate lock then pull the outside handle up Then hold the rear gate and raise it as high as it will go HSB087CA ...

Page 126: ...rous exhaust gas from en tering the vehicle always keep the rear gate closed while driving Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo That could cause leakage of gas from the stays which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open NOTE If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due to a dis charged battery...

Page 127: ... away water on the roof prior to opening the moonroof to pre vent water drops from falling into the passenger com partment To close the moonroof Push and quickly release the front part of the switch to close the moonroof The moonroof will stop at a posi tion 8 in 20 cm away from the fully closed position Push the switch again to close the moonroof com pletely To stop the moonroof at a desired posi...

Page 128: ...gh switch operation because of system failure it can be closed manually using a hex head wrench For the procedure refer to Moonroof if the moon roof cannot be closed in Chapter 9 In case of emergency Sun shade The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed If the moonroof is opened the sun shade also moves back Never let anyone s hands arms head or any objects p...

Page 129: ...lways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the moonroof Never try to check the anti entrapment func tion by deliberately placing part of your body in the moonroof Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof Do not operate the moonroof if falling sn...

Page 130: ... 3 12 Brake system warning light 3 13 Door open warning lights 3 15 Low fuel warning light 3 15 Front wheel drive warning light for AT vehicles 3 15 Shift position indicator AT vehicles 3 15 Turn signal indicator lights 3 15 High beam indicator light 3 16 Cruise control indicator light 3 16 Clock 3 16 Light control switch 3 17 Headlights 3 18 High low beam change dimmer 3 18 Headlight flasher 3 19...

Page 131: ...CC ON and START LOCK The key can only be inserted or removed in this posi tion The ignition switch will lock the steering wheel when you remove the key If turning the key is difficult turn the steering wheel slightly to the right and left as you turn the key Automatic transmission vehicles HS3014BA HS3015BA HS2020CA ...

Page 132: ... And when the engine is turned off it takes a much greater effort than usual to steer ACC In this position the electrical accessories radio ac cessory power outlet etc can be used ON This is the normal operating position after the engine is started START 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 au...

Page 133: ...an not be turned to the LOCK position even when the selector lever is in the P position 1 Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag 2 Remove the cover under the steering column using a phillips screwdriver 3 Turn the ignition key while pressing the key inter lock release lever Take your vehicle to the nearest SUBARU dealer im mediately to have the key interlock system repaired HS3016BA HS3017BA ...

Page 134: ...To turn on the hazard warning flasher push the haz ard 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 Meters and gauges Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed Odometer Trip meter 1 Trip meter 2 Odometer This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters when the ignition swi...

Page 135: ...ip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds To ensure safety do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving as an accident could result NOTE If the connection between the combination meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehi cle maintenance or fuse replacement the data re corded on the trip meter will be lost Tachomet...

Page 136: ...oes not return to E even though the ig nition switch is in the ACC or LOCK position The gauge may move slightly during braking turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank NOTE You will see the FUEL DOOR sign near the fuel gauge This indicates that the fuel filler door lid is locat ed on the right side of the vehicle Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when...

Page 137: ...oolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided If the pointer exceeds ...

Page 138: ...e in a range from 22 F to 122 F 30 C to 50 C The gauge can give a false reading under any of the following conditions When there is too much sun During idling while running at low speeds in a traffic jam when the engine is restarted immediately follow ing a shutdown When the actual ambient temperature falls outside the specified indicator range A B US3050BB ...

Page 139: ...s turned to the ON position the seatbelt warning light will come on and the remind er chime will sound for about six seconds to remind the driver to fasten the seatbelt The seatbelt warning light remains on for about six seconds and turns off automatically after six seconds The seatbelt reminder chime will turn off when the driver s side seatbelt is buckled or it will turn off auto matically after...

Page 140: ...immediately NOTE This light also comes on when the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks If you have recently refueled your vehicle the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warning light malfunction indica tor lamp coming on could be a loose or missing fuel fill er cap Remove the cap and retighten it until it clicks Make sure nothing is interfering with the sealing of the cap Tightening the cap wi...

Page 141: ... 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 lev el is low add oil immediately If the engine oil is at the proper level but the light remains on contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately Do not operate the engine with the oil pressure warning light on This may cause serious en gine damage AT OIL TEMPerature wa...

Page 142: ...g light comes on together with the brake system warning light if the EBD system becomes faulty For further details of the EBD system fault warning refer to Brake system warning light NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described be low the ABS system may be considered normal The warning light comes on right after the en gine is started but goes out immediately remain ing off The warning light...

Page 143: ...he MIN mark in the reservoir do not drive the vehicle Have the vehicle towed to the near est SUBARU dealer for repair Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD sys tem warning for vehicles with EBD The brake system warning light also illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the EBD system In that event it comes on together with the ABS warning light The EBD system may be malfunctioning if the brake sy...

Page 144: ...drive Low fuel warning light 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 NOTE This light does not go out unless the tank is re plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about 4 0 U S gal 15 liters 3 3 Imp gal Front wheel drive warning light for AT vehicles This light...

Page 145: ...n chapter 11 High beam indicator light This light shows that the headlights are in the high beam mode This indicator light also comes on when the headlight flasher is operated Cruise control indicator light This light comes on when the CRUISE main switch is pressed Clock To adjust the clock open the small article storage compartment in the dashboard with the vehicle parked in a safe place HS3025BA...

Page 146: ...tion to the road could result Light control switch The light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON position To prevent battery discharge resulting from ac cidentally leaving your lights on when your ve hicle is parked the light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON posi tion In any other position the vehicle s lights will be out If you park your vehicle on...

Page 147: ... are on second position Headlights parking lights instrument panel illumina tion tail lights and license plate light are on 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 indicator light on the in strument panel is also on To switch back to low beam pull the lever back to the detent position HS3...

Page 148: ...hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds Daytime running light system The tail lights parking lights and side marker lights are not turned on by the daytime running light system The light switch must always be turned to the position when it is dark outside The low beam headlights will automatically come on at reduced brightness when the engine has started un der the...

Page 149: ...n When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically If the lever does not return af ter cornering return the lever to the neutral position by hand To signal a lane change push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change The turn signal indicator lights will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change The lever will return auto matically to the neu...

Page 150: ...l dial upward To darken turn the control dial downward Parking light switch The parking light switch operates regardless of the ig nition switch position By pushing the front end of this switch following lights will come on Parking lights Tail lights License plate lights To turn off push the rear end of the parking light switch Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because that will run do...

Page 151: ...d can freeze on the windshield blocking your view Do not operate the washer continuously for more than ten seconds or when the washer flu id tank is empty This may cause overheating of the washer motor Check the washer fluid level frequently such as at fuel stops Do not operate the wipers when the wind shield or rear window is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wi...

Page 152: ...des 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 The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position Clean your wiper blades and window glass peri odically with a washer solution to prevent streak ing and to remove accumulations of road salt or road film Keep the washer but...

Page 153: ...er control lever down To turn the wipers off return the lever to the OFF po sition Wiper intermittent time control if equipped When the wiper switch is in the position turn the dial to adjust the operating interval of the wiper The operating interval can be adjusted continuously from the shortest interval to the longest Two click stop positions of the dial may help you to aim at your desired inter...

Page 154: ...pers pull the lever toward you The wipers operate until you release the lever Washer To wash the windshield push the washer button at the end of the wiper control lever The washer fluid sprays until you release the washer button The wipers oper ate while you push the button HS3033BA HS3033CA ...

Page 155: ...r to the OFF position Washer To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is oper ating turn the knob on the end of the wiper control le ver counterclockwise 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 o...

Page 156: ...d wiper deicer will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes If the wiper blades have been deiced completely before that 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 deicing is not complete you have to push the switch to turn the deicer on again To prevent the battery from being discharged do not operate the windshield...

Page 157: ...s located on the cli mate control panel The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes If the window clears before that time push the switch to turn it off It also turns off when the igni tion 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 To turn on the defogger push ...

Page 158: ...e conductors printed on the window To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not operate the defogger continu ously for any longer than necessary Mirrors Always check that the inside and outside mirrors are properly adjusted before you start driving Inside mirror 1 Tab The inside mirror has a day and night position Pull the tab at the bottom of the mirror toward you for the night position P...

Page 159: ...on the auto dimming in dicator light green located to the right of the button will illuminate By pressing and releasing the right button the com pass display is toggled on or off When the compass is on an illuminated compass reading will appear in the lower part of the mirror Even with the mirror in anti glare mode the mirror sur face turns bright if the transmission is shifted into re verse This ...

Page 160: ... compass will enter the calibration mode CAL and direction will be displayed 4 Drive slowly in a circle until CAL disappears from the display about two or three circles 5 The compass is now calibrated Further calibration is not required The compass will automatically cali brate from this point forward Compass zone adjustment Compass calibration zones 1 The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8 ...

Page 161: ...nd you when changing lanes Use the inside mirror or glance backwards to determine the actual size and distance of ob jects that you view in convex mirror Remote control mirror switch 1 Selection switch 2 Direction control switch The remote control mirrors operate only when the ig nition switch is in the ON or ACC position 1 Press either end of the selection switch L for the left R for the right 2 ...

Page 162: ...ndi cator light located on the switch lights up while the out side mirror defogger is operating The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes If the mirror clears before that 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 de frosting or defogging is desired when you restart your vehicle you have to push the ...

Page 163: ...lock lever down 3 Move the steering wheel to the desired level 4 Pull 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 Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury HS3043BA ...

Page 164: ...3 35 Instruments and controls CONTINUED Horn To sound the horn push the horn pad HS3044BA ...

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Page 166: ... and air conditioner 4 17 Cleaning ventilation grille 4 17 Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight 4 17 Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit 4 17 Checking air conditioning system before summer season 4 17 Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions 4 18 Air conditioner compressor shut off when engine is heavily loaded 4 18 Refriger...

Page 167: ...4 2 Climate control Climate control Ventilator Air flow selection HS4008BA ...

Page 168: ...tilators Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction Side ventilators 1 Open 2 Close Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the flow direction To open or close the ventilator turn the thumb wheel up or down HS4009BA HS4010BB 1 2 ...

Page 169: ...o the ON position The fan speed control dial is used to select four fan speeds Air flow control dial This dial has the following five positions Air flows through the instrument panel outlets Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot outlets Air flows through the foot outlets and some through the windshield defroster outlets Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets and f...

Page 170: ...tioner button while the fan is in op eration to turn on the air conditioner The indicator light will come on Push it again to turn off the air conditioner Air inlet selection button ON position Recirculation Interior air is recirculat ed inside the vehicle Push the air inlet selection but ton to the ON position The indicator light will come on Place the air inlet selection button to the ON positio...

Page 171: ... the outside dusty condition clears Heater operation Defrosting or defogging the windshield To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win dows 1 Set the air flow control dial to the position 2 Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right 3 Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed If your vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner when the or position is selected...

Page 172: ...mperature control dial to the most com fortable level 3 Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed If your vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner when the or position is selected the air conditioner compressor automatically operates re gardless of the position of the air conditioner button to defog the windshield quickly However the air conditioner indicator light does not come on at...

Page 173: ... to direct air of different temper atures from the instrument panel and foot outlets The air from the foot outlets is slightly warmer than from the instrument panel outlets 1 Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi tion 2 Set the air flow control dial to the position 3 Set the temperature control dial to the desired tem perature level 4 Set the fan speed control dial to the desired spee...

Page 174: ...ion button in the ON position may fog up the win dows Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears Air conditioner operation if equipped Cooling or dehumidifying 1 ON position For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment performing the following steps will allow air to flow through the instrument panel outlets 1 Set the air inlet selection button to the...

Page 175: ...n In the AUTO mode when the air temperature in the passenger compartment is sufficiently cool the air conditioner compressor does not operate For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather press the A C switch on Even when cooling is not necessary setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature turns on the air conditioner compres sor automatically and the A C ...

Page 176: ...dow defogger switch in chapter 3 8 Air inlet selection switch 9 OFF BRIGHT switch AUTO switch AUTO mode operation When the AUTO switch is pressed the indicator light on the switch illuminates indicating that the Automatic Climate Control system is operating in the automatic mode In the automatic mode the system maintains the desired cabin air temperature this is set using the temperature control d...

Page 177: ...ination on the display panel to dim When traveling with the lights on in gloomy daylight or in twilight press the OFF switch for 1 second or longer if you feel it is too hard to identify the illumination clearly The bright ness comes back to normal If you wish to dim the illumination again hold down the OFF switch again or if you can safely do so turn the light switch OFF and then place it in the ...

Page 178: ... the switch comes on After eliminating the fogging from the windshield re turn the climate control system to the AUTO mode by pushing the AUTO switch or turn off by pushing the OFF switch Alternatively push the switch again to return the system to the setting that was selected before you activated the defroster Fan speed control dial The fan operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON posi...

Page 179: ...TO mode by pushing the AU TO switch NOTE The air conditioner compressor does not operate when the outside air temperature is below 32 F 0 C Air flow control dial Select the desired air flow mode by turning the air flow control dial The selected air flow mode is indicated by illumination of the corresponding indicator light around the dial Ventilation Air flows through the instrument panel outlets ...

Page 180: ... The indi cator light comes on when the Recirculation mode is selected OFF Outside air Outside air is drawn into the pas senger compartment Push the air inlet selection but ton to the OFF position when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature and the road is no longer dusty When the climate control system is operated in the AUTO mode this position is selected automati cally The indicat...

Page 181: ...system may not be able to control the interior temperature cor rectly To avoid damaging the sensors observe the following precautions Do not subject the sensors to impact Keep water away from the sensors Do not cover the sensors The sensors are located as follows Solar sensor beside the windshield defroster grille Interior air temperature sensor near the steering column Ambient temperature sensor ...

Page 182: ...sunlight drive with the windows open for a few minutes to allow outside air to circulate into the heated interior This results in quicker cooling by the air conditioner Keep the windows closed during the operation of the air conditioner for maximum cool ing efficiency Lubrication oil circulation in the refrig erant circuit Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low en gine speed at idle or lo...

Page 183: ...control system Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a Therefore the method of adding changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the method for CFC12 freon Consult your SUBARU dealer for service Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty Air filtration system if equipped If your vehicle s air conditioning system is equi...

Page 184: ...mate control CONTINUED Replacing an air filter 0 1 Remove the glove box 1 Open the glove box 2 Remove the nine screws securing the glove box 1 Air filter cover 2 Remove the air filter cover HS4024BA 1 HS4025BB ...

Page 185: ...ate control 1 Air filter element 2 Arrow mark 3 Replace the air filter element with new one The arrow mark on the filter must point UP 1 Air filter cover 4 Reinstall the air filter cover 1 2 HS4026BB 1 HS4025CB ...

Page 186: ...l 7 LABEL installation 1 Fill out the information on the service label small 2 Attach service and caution labels on the door pil lar on the driver s side Contact your dealer if the following occurs even if it is not yet time to change the filter Reduction of the air flow through the vents HS4024BA 1 2 HS4027BB ...

Page 187: ...4 22 Climate control Windshield gets easily fogged or misted NOTE The filter can influence the air conditioning heat ing and defroster performance if not properly maintained ...

Page 188: ... 5 4 Type A audio set if equipped 5 5 Radio operation 5 5 Compact disc player operation 5 10 CD changer control If optional in dash CD changer is connected 5 13 Type B audio set if equipped 5 16 Radio operation 5 16 Built in CD changer operation 5 22 In dash 6 CD auto changer if equipped 5 27 Loading and unloading compact discs 5 27 Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc CD 5 30 ...

Page 189: ...n which the antenna is printed Doing so may damage the antenna printed on the window FM reception Although FM is normally static free reception can be affected by the surrounding area atmospheric condi tions station strength and transmitter distance Build ings or other obstructions may cause momentary stat ic flutter or station interference If reception continues to be unsatisfactory switch to a s...

Page 190: ...tronic control system to malfunction if they are incorrectly in stalled or if they are not suited for the vehicle Audio set Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the fol lowing audio sets See the pages indicated in this sec tion for operating details Type A audio set Radio operation refer to page 5 5 Compact disc player operation refer to page 5 10 CD changer control refer to page 5 13 HS5009AA ...

Page 191: ...set Radio operation refer to page 5 16 Built in CD changer operation refer to page 5 22 In dash 6 CD auto changer Optional audio unit if equipped Inserting and removing a disc or all discs refer to page 5 27 US5020AA HG5021AA ...

Page 192: ... radio will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position Radio operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 HS5012BB 1 Power switch Volume control Tone Fader Balance control dial 2 BAND button 3 Tuning buttons 4 Preset buttons 5 AUDIO button 6 SCAN button ...

Page 193: ...his knob become a control for Treble Bass Fader or Balance when you select the appropri ate audio mode Choose desired volume level for each mode by turning the VOLUME control knob The control function re turns to volume control mode after about 5 seconds To change control modes Each brief press of the AUDIO button changes control modes in the follow ing sequence starting from volume control mode W...

Page 194: ...treble BAL Balance control To increase left speaker volume and decrease right speaker volume To increase right speaker volume and decrease left speaker volume FAD Fader control To increase rear speaker volume and decrease front speaker volume To increase front speaker volume and decrease rear speaker volume VOL Volume control For less volume For more volume HS5014BA ...

Page 195: ...nnel down Each time the button is pressed the WB channel changes to the next chan nel Seek tuning If the tuning button 3 is pressed for longer than half of a second the radio will begin to automatically search for receivable frequencies and will stop at the first one found This function may not be available however when radio signals are weak In such a situ ation perform manual tuning to select th...

Page 196: ...io man ually until the desired station frequency is displayed 3 Press one of the preset buttons 4 for at least 2 seconds to store the frequency At this time there will momentarily be no sound from the radio If the button is pressed for less than 2 seconds the preceding se lection will remain in memory NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mai...

Page 197: ...yer operation 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 HS5012CB 7 Disc slot 8 CD button 9 Eject button 10 Fast forward and track up button 11 Fast reverse and track down button 12 Random button 13 Repeat button 14 Scan button 15 PWR power switch ...

Page 198: ...mat ically return to track 1 the first song on the disc To stop playback of a CD When the PWR button 15 is pressed during play back of a CD the CD stops playing temporarily To let the CD resume playing press the button again To select a song from its beginning Forward direction Briefly press the button 10 to skip to the be ginning of the next track Each time the button is pressed the indicated tra...

Page 199: ...back mode is restored Scan Press the SCAN button 14 and release it in less than 2 seconds and you can hear the first 10 seconds of each track to search for the desired program 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 To eject a disc from the player When a disc is being played back or when a disc ...

Page 200: ...connected to this audio unit Consult the instructions that accompany the CD changer for operating the CD changer itself e g how to load or unload CDs See your SUBARU dealer for more information 16 17 18 19 20 HS5012DB 16 CD button 17 Track selection buttons 18 RAND Random button 19 RPT Repeat button 20 SCAN button ...

Page 201: ...ger press the 5 button of the disc select buttons All other discs in the CD changer can also be selected in a sim ilar way NOTE No disc change takes place if the button corre sponding to the storage tray in which no disc is loaded is pressed If the disc select button corresponding to the disc now in playback is pressed again the disc will be replayed from its beginning To select a song from its be...

Page 202: ...k mode is restored Random playback Press the RAND button 18 while a disc is being played back to play all songs on the disc in a random order The RAND indicator will come on and all songs on the disc will be played in a random order To cancel the random mode press the button again Then the RAND indicator goes out and normal play back mode is restored Scan a convenient way to become familiar with a...

Page 203: ...n the ACC or ON position Radio operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 US5021BB 1 SCAN button 2 FM AM selection button 3 WB weather band button 4 Power switch Volume control Bass Middle Treble control and Fader Balance control dial 5 TONE button 6 Fader Balance selection button 7 Preset buttons 8 Tuning buttons ...

Page 204: ...ON OFF and vol ume control The radio is turned ON and OFF by push ing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the dial This dial is used for bass middle treble controls when the TONE button 5 is in the depressed position It is also used for fader balance controls when the BAL button 6 is in the depressed position ...

Page 205: ...ol For less treble For more treble FADER Fader control To increase rear speaker volume and decrease front speaker volume To increase front speaker volume and decrease rear speaker volume BALANCE Balance control To increase left speaker volume and decrease right speaker volume To increase right speaker volume and decrease left speaker volume VOLUME Volume control For less volume For more volume HS5...

Page 206: ...rol function returns to vol ume control mode after about 5 seconds To change control modes Each brief press of the BAL button 6 changes control modes in the follow ing sequence starting from fader control mode When the radio is turned on the control mode is in the vol ume control Display illumination dimness cancellation BRIGHT The brightness of the radio display dims when the light switch is in t...

Page 207: ... down Each time the button is pressed the WB channel changes to the next chan nel Seek tuning If the tuning button 8 is pressed for longer than half of a second the radio will begin to automatically search for receivable frequencies and will stop at the first one found This function may not be available however when radio signals are weak In such a situ ation perform manual tuning to select the de...

Page 208: ...n 1 or tune the radio man ually until the desired station frequency is displayed 3 Press one of the preset buttons 7 for at least 1 5 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 1 5 seconds the pre ceding selection will remain in memory NOTE If the connection between the radio and battery is broken f...

Page 209: ...ation 10 9 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 18 US5021CB 9 Eject button 10 SCAN button 11 CD CD player selection button 12 Disc slot 13 DISC indicator 14 Repeat button 15 Random button 16 LOAD button 17 Disc select buttons 18 Track selection buttons ...

Page 210: ...be loaded with discs in the ascending order of position number If you do not insert any disc in 15 seconds after you have pressed the LOAD button the player will begin to play back the first number of the last disc you have inserted The disc indicator steadily lights up if a disc is al ready inserted in the corresponding position of the magazine While the player is in the loading mode if you press...

Page 211: ...serted first If you fail to insert any disc during each 15 second in terval the full disc loading mode will be canceled and the player will start playback of the disc inserted first How to play back a CD or make a pause When there is no CD inserted Insert a CD by referring to How to insert a CD s When a CD is loaded the player will start playback of the CD beginning with the first number When ther...

Page 212: ...while the disc is being played back you can hear the first 10 seconds of each track to seach for the desired program To continue listening to the program press the SCAN button again After all tracks on the disc have been scanned normal playback mode is restored How to unload CDs from the player Ejecting a CD from the player Of the discs loaded you can select and remove only one disc 1 Press the DI...

Page 213: ...de will be canceled NOTE Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out because vibration might make it fall out Do not attempt to insert two or more discs into the slot at a time Doing so can cause mechan ical damage to the CD changer ...

Page 214: ...INUED In dash 6 CD auto changer if equipped Loading and unloading compact discs 5 1 2 4 3 HG5022BB 1 Disc slot 2 Disc indicators disc No 1 to 6 3 Disc select buttons disc No 1 to 6 4 Eject button 5 Disc slot indicator ...

Page 215: ...r lights are located directly above the corresponding Disc select buttons 2 The indicator will begin blinking The blinking will last for 15 seconds During this period insert a desired disc and the disc will begin to play If any disc is not inserted during this period the Disc slot 1 door will close Repeat step 1 Be sure to hold a disc with the label side the side where titles are printed up 3 To i...

Page 216: ...conds and the first disc will be ejected 2 When the disc is removed the next one will be ejected and so on To replace a playing disc with another Simply press the desired one of Disc select buttons 3 numbered from 1 to 6 or press the DISC select button on the radio unit to select the desired disc and the disc will begin to play Disc indicators Lit when the corresponding storage tray is occupied by...

Page 217: ...se press the center of the case and hold both edges of the disc If the disc surface is touched directly contamination could cause poor tone quality Do not touch the disc surface Use a clean disc whenever possible If there are de posits wipe the disc surface from the center outward with a dry soft cloth Be sure not to use a hard cloth thinner benzene alcohol etc Do not use any disc that is scratche...

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Page 220: ...n tray 6 7 Cup holders 6 8 Front passenger s cup holder 6 8 Rear passenger s cup holder 6 8 Accessory power outlets 6 9 Cigarette lighter socket 6 11 Use with a cigarette lighter 6 12 Using as an accessory power outlet 6 13 Ashtray 6 14 Floor mat 6 15 Coat hook 6 16 Cargo area cover if equipped 6 16 Using the cover 6 16 To remove the cover 6 17 To install the cover housing 6 17 Shopping bag hook 6...

Page 221: ... for several seconds and gradually goes out after all doors and the rear gate are closed or if the key is inserted in the ignition switch The light also can be turned on by use of the keyless entry transmitter See the Remote keyless entry sys tem if equipped in chapter 2 for detailed information OFF The light stays off Cargo area light The cargo area light switch has three positions ON The light s...

Page 222: ...the switch To turn it off push the switch again When leaving the vehicle make sure the light is turned off to avoid battery discharge Sun visors To block out glare swing down the visors To use the sun visor at a side window swing it down and move it sideways HS6027BA HS6028BA ...

Page 223: ...nity mirror cover Storage compartments Always keep the storage compartment closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stops or an accident Do not store spray cans containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment HS6029BA ...

Page 224: ...push the lid firmly upward To lock the glove box insert the key and turn it clock wise Center console To open the lid pull up the lock release If the console lid is fully opened when a large cup is put in the rear passenger s cup holder the lid may hit the cup and beverage may be spilled 1 2 HS6030BB HS6031BA ...

Page 225: ...a warm day the inside of the overhead console heats up Avoid storing plastic or other heat vulnerable or flammable articles such as a lighter in the overhead console Dashboard storage compartment To open the dashboard compartment push the button on the lid and the lid will automatically open Be sure to close the compartment fully before driving HS6052BA HS6053BA ...

Page 226: ...Interior equipment CONTINUED Convenience net A net for storing small articles is provided at the front passenger s foot well Coin tray To open the coin tray pull the upper edge of the lid HS6054AA HS6055BA ...

Page 227: ...is located at the back of the center console To use the cup holder open the lid by pulling its upper edge 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 Take care to avoid spills Beverages if hot might burn you or your passengers Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery or car HS6032BA HS6033BA ...

Page 228: ...6 9 Interior equipment CONTINUED pets Accessory power outlets HS6056BA ...

Page 229: ...ap on the acces sory power outlet when it is not in use Use only electrical appliances which are de signed for 12V DC and which consume less than 120W Overloading the accessory power outlet can cause a short circuit Do not use dou ble adapters or more than one electrical appli ance If the plug on your electric appliance is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power outlet this can resul...

Page 230: ...ighter socket A cigarette lighter socket can be found behind the ash tray lid under the climate controls Push gently on the lid to open it A cigarette lighter plug is an optional ac cessory It is available from your SUBARU dealer The cigarette lighter socket may also be used as a power source for an in car use electrical appliance The electrical power socket located on the lower part of the instru...

Page 231: ...sed even once to power a plug in accessory Doing so may cause the plug to stick and overheat creating a potential fire haz ard Do not place any foreign objects especially metal ones such as coins or aluminum foil into the socket That could cause a short circuit Use with a cigarette lighter The cigarette lighter operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON and ACC positions To use the cigare...

Page 232: ... the socket this can re sult in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck Only use plugs that fit properly Use of an electric appliance in the socket for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge Before driving your vehicle make sure that the plug and the cord on your electrical appli ance will not interfere with your shifting gears and operating the acc...

Page 233: ...ve the ashtray for cleaning hold the right and left sides of the ashtray and pull it out NOTE Particles of ash and tobacco will accumulate around the hinges of the ashtray s inner lid Clean them off using a toothbrush or other narrow end ed implement Do not use ashtrays as waste receptacles or leave a lighted cigarette in an ashtray This could cause a fire HS6037BA US6060BA ...

Page 234: ...or mat is secured using the built in grommet by placing the grommet over the pin and pushing down ward Make sure the driver s floor mat is placed back in its proper location and correctly secured on its retaining pin If the floor mat slips forward and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving it could cause an accident HS6038BA HS6039BA ...

Page 235: ...ore Cargo area cover if equipped The cargo area cover is provided for covering the car go area and to protect its contents from direct sunlight This cover is detachable to make room for additional cargo Using the cover To extend the cover pull the end of the cover out of the housing then insert its hooks into the catches as shown To rewind it unhook it from the catches and it will rewind automatic...

Page 236: ...an object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or collision This could cause serious injury To remove the cover 1 Rewind the cover 2 Take it off the retainer lift it out 3 Store the cover housing in the cargo area To install the cover housing To install the cover insert both ends of the cover hous ing into the retainers HS6043BA ...

Page 237: ...lbs 1 kg or more Cargo tie down hooks The cargo area is equipped with four tie down hooks so that cargo can be secured with a cargo net or ropes When using the hooks raise them When not in use lower the hooks The cargo tie down hooks are designed only for securing light cargo Never try to secure cargo that exceeds the capacity of the hooks The maximum load capacity is 44 lbs 20 kg per an HS6046BA ...

Page 238: ...he floor of the cargo area They can be used to store small items Always keep the lids closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stop or an accident Do not store spray cans containers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment HS6048BA ...

Page 239: ...erior equipment Front left and right side storage compartment To open the lid raise the cargo tie down hooks and pull the tab up The jack and jack handle are stored in the left side storage compartment HS6049BA ...

Page 240: ...nter storage compartment Storage bucket To open the lid pull the handle up To keep the lid open hang the hook provided on the backside of the lid on the rear edge of the roof The storage bucket is put on the spare wheel HS6050BA HS6051BA ...

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Page 242: ...elease 7 19 Rear viscous limited slip differential LSD if equipped 7 20 Power steering 7 21 Braking 7 21 Braking tips 7 21 Brake system 7 22 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators 7 22 ABS Anti lock Brake System 7 23 ABS system self check 7 23 ABS warning light 7 24 Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD system if equipped 7 25 Steps to take if EBD system fails 7 26 Parking your vehicle 7 27 Park...

Page 243: ...ower octane rating can cause persistent and heavy knocking which can damage the engine Do not be concerned if your vehicle some times knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when you accelerate See your dealer or a qualified service technician if you use a fuel with the specified octane rating and your vehicle knocks heavily or persistently Unleaded gasoline The neck of the fuel filler pipe is ...

Page 244: ...re than 15 MTBE or 10 ethanol for the proper operation of your SUBARU In addition some gasoline suppliers are now produc ing reformulated gasolines which are designed to re duce vehicle emissions 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 h...

Page 245: ...the exterior surfaces of the vehicle Fuels containing alcohol may cause paint damage which is not covered un der the SUBARU Limited Warranty Fuel filler lid and cap Refueling 0 1 To open the fuel filler lid pull the lid release lever up HS7005BA HS7006BA ...

Page 246: ...ny more fuel 4 Put the cap back on turn it clockwise until you hear a clicking noise Be certain not to catch the tether un der the cap while tightening 5 Close the fuel filler lid completely If you spill any fuel on the painted surface rinse it off immediately Otherwise the painted surface could be damaged NOTE If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks or if the tether is caught unde...

Page 247: ...ir obligation under federal law to implement stricter vehi cle emission standards to reduce air pollution from cars A dynamometer is a treadmill or roller like testing device that allows your car s wheels to turn while the car remains in one place Depending on the severity of a state s air pollution problems the states must adopt either a basic or enhanced vehicle emission in spection test Normall...

Page 248: ...or licens ees The EPA has issued regulations for inspecting the On Board Diagnostic OBD system as part of the state emissions inspection The OBD system is designed to detect engine and transmission problems that might cause vehicle emissions to exceed allowable limits These inspections apply to all 1996 model year and newer passenger cars and light trucks Several states plus the District of Columb...

Page 249: ...checks and adjust ments every day before you start driving 1 Check that all windows mirrors and lights are clean and unobstructed 2 Check the appearance and condition of the tires Also check tires for proper inflation 3 Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks 4 Check that the hood and rear gate are fully closed 5 Check the adjustment of the seat 6 Check the adjustment of the inside and outsid...

Page 250: ...arted If the engine does not start within ten seconds wait a while and then turn the ignition switch to the START position again while depressing the accelerator 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 en gine warms up Automatic transmission vehicle 1 Apply th...

Page 251: ...place the selector lever of a moving vehicle into the P position Starting the engine during cold weath er below 4 F 20 C If the engine is difficult to start using the normal meth od without depressing the accelerator pedal turn the ignition switch to the START position while slightly depressing the accelerator pedal Starting a flooded engine If the engine does not start it may be flooded exces siv...

Page 252: ...ausing the steer ing wheel to lock Manual transmission The manual transmission is a fully synchromeshed 5 forward and 1 reverse speed transmission The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever knob When shifting from 5th gear to reverse gear first re turn the shift lever to the neutral position then shift into reverse gear To change gears fully depress the clutch pedal move the shift lever and gra...

Page 253: ...st compromise between fuel economy and ve hicle performance during normal driving is ensured by shifting up at the speeds listed in the following table Maximum allowable speeds The following table shows the maximum speeds that are possible with each different gear Never exceed the speed limit below for each gear po sition except for brief acceleration in an emergency The tachometer s needle will e...

Page 254: ...ive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill on an upgrade Either of those actions may cause clutch damage Do not drive with your hand resting on the shift lever This may cause wear on the transmission compo nents When it is necessary to reduce vehicle speed due to slow traffic turning corners or driving up steep hills downshift to a...

Page 255: ...will be restored as the vehicle continues to be driven for a while Do not shift from the P or N position into the D 3 2 1 or R position while de pressing the accelerator pedal This may cause the vehicle to jump forward or backward Shift into the P or R position only after the vehicle is completely stopped Shifting while the vehicle is moving may cause damage to the transmission Do not race the eng...

Page 256: ...lector lever has seven positions P Park This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine In this position the transmission is mechanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely When you park the vehicle first set the parking brake fully then shift into the P position Do not hold the ve hicle with only the transmission P R N D 3 2 1 HS7009AA HS7010BA ...

Page 257: ... parking brake or foot brake is on NOTE Turbo model If the selector lever is in the N position when you stop the engine for parking you may not subse quently be able to move it to the R and P posi tions If this happens turn the ignition switch to the ON position You will then be able to move the selector lever to the P position Do not drive the vehicle with the selector lever in the N neutral posi...

Page 258: ...rked for an extended period of time When the ATF temperature has risen to a cer tain level automatic downshift normally takes place In the meantime downshift manually for en gine braking as required Also downshifting when braking downhill will not occur at speeds above approximately 48 mph 78 km h 3 Third This position is for using engine braking when going down a hill or for climbing a grade The ...

Page 259: ...ing decelera tion of the vehicle the transmission will remain in the current gear if the speed of the vehicle is in ex cess of the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear to which the selector lever has been moved When shifting down a gear ensure that the ve hicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected Failure to observe this prec...

Page 260: ...r lever does not move from the P posi tion with the brake pedal depressed and the ignition switch in the ON position perform the following steps To override the shift lock 1 Set the parking brake and stop the engine 2 Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag 3 Remove the cover by prying on the edge with the regular screwdriver 4 Insert the screwdriver into the hole P R N D 3 2 1 HS7009BA HS7011B...

Page 261: ...power ac cording to the difference in revolutions between the right and left rear wheels that may be caused by cer tain driving conditions thereby improving driving sta bility on snow covered muddy or other slippery roads Never start the engine while a tire on one side is jacked up as the vehicle may move If one rear tire is spinning in mud avoid con tinued spinning at high speed as this could ad ...

Page 262: ...ore than five seconds This may damage the power steering pump Braking Braking tips Never rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving This can cause dangerous overheating of the brakes and needless wear on the brake pads and linings When the brakes get wet When driving in rain or after washing the vehicle the brakes may get wet As a result brake stopping dis tance will be longer To dry the brak...

Page 263: ...need to press it down much harder And a much longer distance will be needed to stop the vehi cle Brake booster The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to assist braking force Do not turn off the engine while driving because that will turn off the brake booster re sulting in poor braking power The brakes will continue to work even when the brake booster completely stops functioning If this ha...

Page 264: ...ystem does not always decrease stopping distance You should always main tain a safe following distance from other vehi cles When driving on badly surfaced roads gravel roads icy roads or over deep newly fallen snow stopping distances may be longer for a vehicle with the ABS system than one without When driving under these conditions there fore reduce your speed and leave ample dis tance from other...

Page 265: ...n the ABS function shuts down however the conventional brake system continues to operate normally The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position 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 The warning light comes on during driving If ...

Page 266: ...ctions by adjust ing the distribution of braking force to the rear wheels in accordance with the vehicle s loading condition and speed The EBD system is an integral part of the ABS system and uses some of the ABS system s components to perform its function of optimizing the distribution of braking force If any of the ABS components used by the EBD function fails the EBD system also stops working W...

Page 267: ...ce 2 Shut down the engine then restart it 3 Release the parking brake If both warning lights go out the EBD system may be faulty Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected 4 If both warning lights come on again and stay illu minated after the engine has been restarted shut down the engine again apply the parking brake and check the brake fluid level 5 If the brake f...

Page 268: ... firmly and hold it down while fully pulling up the parking brake lever 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 run ning the parking brake warning light comes on After starting the vehicle be sure that the warning light has gone out before the vehicle is ...

Page 269: ...our vehicle always set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in the 1 1st for an upgrade or R Reverse for a downgrade for manual transmission vehicles or in the P Park position for automatic transmission vehicles Always set the park ing brake firmly when parking your vehicle Never rely on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle When parking on a hill always turn the steering wheel Wh...

Page 270: ...mperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people Do not park the vehicle over flammable mate rials such as dry grass waste paper or rags as they may burn easily if they come near hot en gine or exhaust system parts Be sure to stop the engine if you take a nap in the vehicle If engine exhaust gas enters the passenger compartment occ...

Page 271: ...ust using the clutch and accelerator pedal The Hill holder does not operate when the vehicle is facing downhill And the Hill holder may 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 braking effect should disappear once the clutch pedal is released A slight jolt may be felt when ...

Page 272: ...tationary when the clutch pedal is released Cruise control if equipped Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant ve hicle speed without holding your foot on the accelera tor 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 unintentionally setting the cruise control Do not use th...

Page 273: ...e control lever downward in the SET COAST direction and release it Then release the ac celerator pedal The vehicle will maintain the desired speed Vehicle speed can be temporarily increased while driving with the cruise control activated Simply de press the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle When the accelerator pedal is released the vehicle will return to and maintain the previous cruisi...

Page 274: ... only To resume the cruise control after it has been tempo rarily canceled and with vehicle speed of about 20 mph 32 km h or more push the control lever upward in the ACCEL RESUME direction to return to the original cruising speed automatically To turn off the cruise control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Push the main switch again Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or LOCK po ...

Page 275: ...ach time by pressing the control lever upward in the AC CEL RESUME direction quickly within 0 5 second To increase the speed by accelerator pedal 1 Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the ve hicle to the desired speed 2 Push 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 accelera...

Page 276: ...ed When the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set speed is less than 4 mph 6 8 km h the set speed can be lowered 1 mph 1 6 km h each time by pressing the control lever downward in the SET COAST direction quickly within 0 5 second To decrease the speed by brake pedal 1 Depress the brake pedal to release cruise control temporarily 2 When the speed decreases to the desired speed pre...

Page 277: ...f leveling suspension the vehicle body is adjusted to the proper position after several drive trips even if the rear of the vehicle is lowered by loaded cargos or a coupled trailer If cargos are unloaded all at once the vehicle height may become higher than the normal level This is be cause that the hydraulic pressure in the self leveling suspension was increased for leveling the body when the car...

Page 278: ...7 37 Starting and operating CONTINUED body may not be adjusted to the proper position ...

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Page 280: ... 10 Driving on snowy and icy roads 8 11 Corrosion protection 8 12 Snow tires 8 13 Tire chains 8 13 Rocking the vehicle 8 14 Loading your vehicle 8 14 Vehicle capacity weight 8 16 GVWR and GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating 8 17 Roof rail and crossbar if equipped 8 17 Trailer hitch if equipped 8 22 Connecting a trailer 8 23 When you do not tow a trailer 8 25 Trailer towin...

Page 281: ...hauled engine newly mounted engine or when brake pads or brake linings are replaced with new ones Fuel economy hints The following suggestions will help to save your fuel Select the proper gear position for the speed and road conditions Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration Always accelerate gently until you reach the desired speed Then try to maintain that speed for as long as possible Do not...

Page 282: ...e then use the ventilation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible If you must drive under these conditions drive only w...

Page 283: ...ases thus providing cleaner exhaust To avoid damage to the catalytic converter Use only unleaded fuel Even a small amount of leaded fuel will damage the catalytic converter Never start the engine by pushing or pulling the ve hicle Avoid racing the engine Never turn off the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving Keep your engine tuned up If you feel the engine US8511BA HS8002BA ...

Page 284: ...the vehicle anywhere near flammable materials e g grass paper rags or leaves because the catalytic converter operates at very high tem peratures Keep everyone and flammable materials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running The exhaust gas is very hot Periodic inspections To keep your vehicle in the best condition at all times always have the recommended maintenance services listed i...

Page 285: ...ve distributes the engine power to all four wheels AWD vehicles provide better traction when driving on slippery wet or snow covered roads and when moving out of mud dirt and sand By shifting power between the front and rear wheels SUBARU AWD can also provide added traction during acceler ation and added engine braking force during deceler ation Therefore your SUBARU AWD vehicle may handle differe...

Page 286: ... train of your vehicle and may af fect ride handling braking speedometer odometer calibration and clearance between the body and tires It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control Always check the cold tire pressure before starting to drive The recommended tire pressure is provided on the tire placard which is located under the door latch on the driver s side Tire chains should alw...

Page 287: ...g maneuvers especially at higher speeds Do not grip the inside or spokes of the steering wheel A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands Instead drive with your fingers and thumbs on the outside of the rim If driving through water such as when crossing shallow streams first check the depth of the water and the bottom of the stream bed for firmness and ensure that the bed of the stream ...

Page 288: ...icle When the road surface is extremely slippery you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with the transmission in 2nd than 1st both for MT and AT Never equip your vehicle with tires larger than those specified in this manual Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle under hard driv ing conditions such as rough roads or off roads will ne cessitate more frequent replacement of engine oil bra...

Page 289: ...ather strips around the door If the door is frozen use hot water to melt the ice and afterwards thoroughly wipe the water away Use a windshield washer fluid that contains an anti freeze solution Do not use engine antifreeze or other substitutes because they may damage the paint of the vehicle Before driving your vehicle Before entering the vehicle remove any snow or ice from your shoes because tha...

Page 290: ...d ABS harness Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle if you park the vehicle in snow with the engine running Refueling in cold weather To help prevent moisture from forming in the fuel sys tem and the risk of its freezing use of an antifreeze ad ditive in the fuel tank is recommended during cold weather Use only add...

Page 291: ...r 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 airflow control button dial in and the temperature control dial set for maxi mum warmth After the windshield g...

Page 292: ...easure of traction handling and braking per formance in year round driving In winter it may be possible to enhance performance through use of tires designed specifically for winter driving conditions When you choose to install winter tires on your vehi cle be sure to use the correct tire size and type You must install four winter tires that are of the same size construction brand and load range an...

Page 293: ...better traction by starting the vehicle with the transmission in 2nd than 1st both for MT and AT Refer to the Automatic transmission section in chap ter 7 for information on holding the transmission in 2nd position Loading your vehicle Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area Doing so may result in serious injury Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than...

Page 294: ...ury during a sudden stop Never exceed the maximum load limit If you do some parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle handles This could result in loss of control and cause per sonal injury Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Do not place anything on the extended cargo area cover Such items could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or a collis...

Page 295: ... It includes the to tal weight of driver and all passengers and their be longings any optional equipment such as a trailer hitch roof rack or bike carrier etc and the tongue load of a trailer The tire information label also shows recommended tire inflation pressure under full loading and trailer tow ing conditions Adjust tire inflation pressures accord ing to the loading conditions For the tire in...

Page 296: ...djusted by relocating luggage in side the vehicle Even if the total weight of your luggage is lower than the vehicle capacity weight either front or rear GAW may exceed the GAWR depending on the distribution of the luggage If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle you should con firm that GVW and front and rear GAWs are within the GVWR and GAWR by putting your vehicle on a vehi cle scale found at a ...

Page 297: ...When using the roof crossbar kit make sure that the total weight of the crossbars carrying attachment and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit Overloading may cause damage to the vehicle and create a safety haz ard Installing carrying attachments on the cross bars When installing any carrying attachment such as a bike carrier ski carrier kayak carrier cargo basket etc on the crossbars foll...

Page 298: ...er clamp to unhook each side of the crossbar from the roof rail 3 Carefully raise the crossbar from roof rails NOTE It may be necessary to move the Front crossbar rearward near the center of the roof rail for easier removal Use care not to cross thread the screw in the insert if it has been removed To install the crossbar Front crossbar Front crossbar has 150 LBS Load Label on right hand side 1 2 ...

Page 299: ...bar pointing toward the front of the ve hicle carefully place the crossbar across the top of the vehicle so that the crossbar end supports rest on the top of the roof rails approximately 6 inches 150 mm rearward in the front radius of the roof rail 4 Move the end support and inner clamp to hook un der the end of the roof rail on both sides and loosely assemble the T 30 torx head screw with the too...

Page 300: ...30 torx bit and torque wrench and tighten the T 30 torx head screws to 30 to 35 inch lbs 3 4 to 4 0 N m 0 35 to 0 41 kg m of torque or tighten securely with the torx wrench pro vided Rear crossbar 1 T 30 torx head screw 2 Front arrow label Install the rear crossbar in the same manner as the front crossbar NOTE The rear crossbar should be positioned 6 inches 150 mm forward of the rear radius in the...

Page 301: ...d for the trailer hitch Exceeding the maximum weight could cause an accident resulting in se rious personal injuries Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situation Re fer to the next section Trailer towing for pos sible recommendations and limitations Trailer brakes are required when the towing load exceeds 1 000 lbs 453 kg Be sure your trailer has safety chains and that each chain ...

Page 302: ...of weight dis tributing hitch Connecting a trailer 1 Remove the receiver cover from the hitch receiver tube Then insert the ball mount into the hitch receiver tube 2 Insert the hitch pin into the hole on the hitch receiv er tube so that the pin passes through the ball mount 3 Insert the safety pin securely into the hitch pin 4 Pull the ball mount to make sure it does not come off the hitch receive...

Page 303: ... the tongue from dropping onto the ground in case it should disconnect from the hitch ball Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking tight turn situations into ac count however be careful not to let them drag on the ground Do not connect safety chains to part of the ve hicle other than the safety chain hooks Hitch harness connector 8 Connect the hitch wire harness s black four pin wire connector...

Page 304: ...cide to tow a trailer your safety and satis faction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious operation of your vehicle Seek the ad vice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in purchas ing a hitch and other necessary towing equipment ap propriate for your vehicle In addition be sure to follow the instructions on correct installation and use provid ed by the trailer and other towing e...

Page 305: ...e maximum load limits ex plained below Exceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and or vehi cle damage Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1 000 lbs 453 kg total weight Before towing a trailer check the trailer total weight GVW GAWs and tongue load Make sure the load and its distribution in your vehicle and trailer are acceptable Tot...

Page 306: ...efore the GVW changes depending on the situation Determine the GVW each time before going on a trip by putting your vehicle and trailer on a vehicle scale Model Conditions Maximum total trailer weight MT models When towing a trailer without brakes 1 000 lbs 453 kg When towing a trailer with brakes 2 400 lbs 1 087 kg AT models When towing a trailer without brakes 1 000 lbs 453 kg When towing a trai...

Page 307: ... must nev er exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating passengers and luggage inside the vehicle The front and rear GAWR are also shown on the certification plate 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...

Page 308: ...s from 8 to 11 per cent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value of 200 lbs 90 kg 1 Jack 2 Bathroom scale The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom scale as shown in the illustration above When weigh ing the tongue load be sure to position the towing cou pler at the height at which it would be during actual towing using a jack as shown HS8019AA 1 2 US8031BB ...

Page 309: ...ar wheels to skid espe cially during braking or when vehicle speed is reduced during cornering resulting in over steer spin out and or jackknifing Trailer hitches Choose a proper hitch for your vehicle and trailer The use of a genuine SUBARU trailer hitch is recom mended A genuine SUBARU hitch is available from your SUBARU dealer If use of a non genuine hitch is unavoidable be sure the hitch is su...

Page 310: ...res Connecting a trailer Trailer brakes If your trailer s total weight trailer weight plus its cargo weight exceeds 1 000 lbs 453 kg the trailer is re quired to be equipped with its own brake system Elec tric brakes or surge brakes are recommended and must be installed properly Check that your trailer s brakes conform with Federal state province and or other applicable regulations Your SUBARU s br...

Page 311: ...r your hitch and trailer Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer Towing a trailer without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage Side mirrors After hitching a trailer to your vehicle check that the standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without significant blin...

Page 312: ...ation For safety s sake you should employ extra caution when towing a trailer and you should never speed You should also keep the following tips in mind Before starting out on a trip Check that the vehicle and vehicle to hitch mount ing are in good condition If any problems are appar ent do not tow the trailer Check that the vehicle sits horizontally with the trail er attached If the vehicle is ti...

Page 313: ... than nor mal turning radius because the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn In a tight turn the trailer could hit your vehicle Crosswinds will adversely affect the handling of your vehicle and trailer causing sway Crosswinds can be due to weather conditions or the passing of large trucks or buses If swaying occurs firmly grip the steering wheel and slow...

Page 314: ... and Warning and indicator lights section in chapter 3 If your vehicle has an automatic transmission avoid using the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot brake That may cause the transmission fluid to over heat Also if your vehicle is equipped with an automat ic transmission avoid driving with the gear selector le ver in D when towing a...

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Page 316: ...ting 9 12 If steam is coming from the engine compartment 9 12 If no steam is coming from the engine compartment 9 12 Towing 9 13 Towing and tie down hooks 9 13 Using a flat bed truck 9 15 Towing with all wheels on the ground 9 15 Rear gate if the rear gate cannot be unlocked 9 17 Moonroof if the moonroof cannot be closed 9 18 Maintenance tools 9 19 Jack and jack handle 9 19 ...

Page 317: ... vehicle under emergency conditions Avoid stopping on the road It is best to safely pull off the road if a problem occurs The hazard warning flasher can be activated regard less of the ignition switch position Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the hazard warning flasher switch Turn it off by pushing the switch again NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on the turn signals do not work HS3019...

Page 318: ...ng a tire Never get under the ve hicle while supporting the vehicle with this jack Always turn the engine off before raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack Never swing or push the vehicle supported with the jack The jack can come out of the jacking point due to a jolt and this can result in a severe acci dent 1 Park on a hard level surface whenever possible then stop the engine 2 Set ...

Page 319: ... To remove the spare tire Open the lid and hang the hook provided on the under side of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open Remove the storage bucket Turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise then take spare tire out 1 Storage bucket 2 Attaching bolt 3 Spare tire The jack is stored under the left side of the cargo floor 1 3 2 HS9005BB 1 2 3 HS9004BB ...

Page 320: ...tie down hook on the rear left side of the cargo area and pull the tab to open the lid turn the jack screw counterclockwise to loosen it then re move the jack To take out the jack handle Open the rear left and center lids in the cargo area by pulling their tabs HS9006BA HS9007BA ...

Page 321: ...9 6 In case of emergency 6 Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench but do not remove the nuts 7 Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear HS9008BA HS9009BA HS9023BA ...

Page 322: ...ck head engag es firmly into the jack up point 8 Insert the jack handle into the jackscrew and turn the handle until the tire clears the ground Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary 9 Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire 10 Before putting the spare tire on clean the mounting HS9010BA HS9011BA HS9012AA ...

Page 323: ...orque following the tight ening order in the illustration The torque for tightening the nuts is 58 to 72 ft lb 80 to 100 N m 8 to 10 kg m This torque is equivalent to applying about 88 to 110 lbs 40 to 50 kg at the top of the wheel nut wrench Never use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque Have the wheel nut torque checked a...

Page 324: ...l help if the fluid has entered your eyes If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed imme diately drink a large amount of milk or water and obtain immediate medical help Keep everyone including children away from the battery The gas generated by a battery explodes if a flame or spark is brought near it Do not smoke or light a match while jump starting Never attempt jump starting if the discharged ...

Page 325: ...he 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 incorrectly If you are unsure about the proper procedure for jump start ing consult a competent mechanic How to jump start 1 Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is grounded 2 If the booster battery is in ano...

Page 326: ...f the other cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery 4 Connect the other end of the ca ble 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 en gine of the vehicle that has the dis c...

Page 327: ... that the cooling fan is turning If the fan is not turning immediately turn the engine off and contact your authorized dealer for repair 3 After the engine coolant temperature has dropped turn off the engine If the temperature gauge stays at the overheated zone turn the engine off 4 After the engine has fully cooled down check the coolant level in the reserve tank If the coolant level is below the...

Page 328: ...nt wheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground or with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the operation or de terioration of the center differential Towing and tie down hooks The towing hooks should be used only in an emergen cy e g to free a stuck vehicle from mud sand or snow Fron...

Page 329: ...cy Rear towing hook To prevent deformation to the front bumper and the towing hook do not apply excessive lateral load to the towing hooks Tie down hooks 1 Tie down hooks 2 Towing and tie down hooks US9515BA 1 2 2 1 US9516BB ...

Page 330: ...cedures to ensure safe transportation 1 Shift the selector lever into the P position for au tomatic 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 safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms ...

Page 331: ...e booster and power steering do not function when the engine is not running Because the engine is turned off it will take greater effort to operate the brake pedal and steering wheel If transmission failure occurs transport your vehicle on a flat bed truck Do not run the engine while being towed us ing this method Transmission damage could result if the vehicle is towed with the engine running For...

Page 332: ...or the re mote keyless entry system you can unlock it from in side the cargo area 0 1 Remove the access cover at the bottom center of the rear gate trim 2 Locate the rear gate lock release lever behind the rear gate trim panel 3 Unlock the rear gate by pressing the lever inside the trim upward 4 Open the rear gate from outside by raising the rear gate handle HS9025BA HS9026BA ...

Page 333: ...1 Remove the plug on the roof trim located to the rear of the moonroof by inserting the end of the regular scredriver between the roof and plug and prying it off 2 Insert a hex headed wrench in the end of the motor shaft To close the moonroof turn the wrench counterclock wise Have your vehicle checked and repaired by an autho rized SUBARU dealer HS9022CA HS9022BA ...

Page 334: ...enance tools Your vehicle is equipped with the following mainte nance tools Screwdriver Wheel nut wrench Hex head wrench for vehicle with moonroof Jack and jack handle The jack is stored under the left side of the cargo floor US9522AA HS9006BA ...

Page 335: ...9 20 In case of emergency The jack handle is stowed under the rear left and cen ter lids in the cargo area For how to use the jack refer to the Flat tires section HS9007BA ...

Page 336: ...rotection 10 4 Most common causes of corrosion 10 4 To help prevent corrosion 10 5 Cleaning the interior 10 6 Seat fabric 10 6 Leather seat materials 10 6 Synthetic leather upholstery 10 6 Ashtray 10 7 Climate control panel audio panel instrument panel console panel switches combination meter and other plastic surfaces 10 7 ...

Page 337: ...the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly pressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes Do not wash the engine compartment and area adjacent to it If water enters the engine air intake electrical parts or the power steering flu id reservoir it will cause engine trouble or faulty power steering respectively NOTE When having your vehicle washed in an automatic car wash make sure beforehand that the...

Page 338: ...a painted surface leads to loss of the original luster 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 luster or tone cannot be restored lightly polish the surface with a fine grained com pound Never polish just...

Page 339: ...arance strength and reliable oper ation Most common causes of corrosion The most common causes of corrosion are 1 The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and de bris in body panel sections cavities and other areas 2 Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor accidents Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle when 1 It is exposed to road salt or dust ...

Page 340: ...ropri ate rust prevention treatment or should be replaced Contact your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind of maintenance and treatment if you need assistance Repair chips and scratches in the paint as soon as you find them Check the interior of the vehicle for water and dirt ac cumulation under the floor mats because that could cause corrosion Occasionally check under the mats to make sure the are...

Page 341: ...e the material to become brittle and to wear pre maturely Regular cleaning with a soft moist natural fiber cloth should be performed monthly taking care not to soak the leather or allow water to penetrate the stitched seams A mild detergent suitable for cleaning woolen fabrics may be used to remove difficult dirt spots rubbing with a soft dry cloth afterwards to restore the luster If your SUBARU i...

Page 342: ...inges of the ashtray s inner lid Clean them off us ing a toothbrush or other narrow ended implement Climate control panel audio panel in strument panel console panel switch es combination meter and other plas tic surfaces Gently wipe away contamination using a clean soft cloth moistened with cold or lukewarm water NOTE Do not use organic solvents such as paint thin ners or gasoline or strong clean...

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Page 344: ...the oil level 11 25 Recommended grade and viscosity 11 26 Automatic transmission fluid 11 27 Checking the fluid level 11 27 Recommended fluid 11 29 Front differential gear oil AT vehicles 11 30 Checking the oil level 11 30 Recommended grade and viscosity 11 30 Rear differential gear oil 11 31 Checking the gear oil level 11 31 Recommended grade and viscosity 11 32 Power steering fluid 11 33 Checkin...

Page 345: ...ed 11 48 Windshield washer fluid 11 49 Replacement of wiper blades 11 50 Windshield wiper blades 11 50 Rear window wiper blade 11 53 Battery 11 56 Fuses 11 58 Main fuse 11 60 Installation of accessories 11 61 Replacing bulbs 11 62 Headlight 11 63 Front turn signal side marker light and parking lights 11 65 Front fog light 11 69 Rear combination lights 11 69 License plate light 11 70 Dome light map...

Page 346: ...rself with the information provided in this section on general maintenance and service for your SUBARU Incorrect or incomplete service could cause improper or unsafe vehicle operation Any problems caused by improper maintenance and service performed by you are not eligible for warranty coverage Testing of an All Wheel Drive vehicle must NEVER be performed on a single two wheel dy namometer or simi...

Page 347: ...n your eyes If something does get in your eyes thoroughly wash them out with clean water Do not tamper with the wiring of the SRS air bag system or seatbelt pretensioner system or attempt to take its connectors apart as that may activate the system or it can render it inop erative The wiring and connectors of these systems are yellow for easy identification NEV ER use a circuit tester for these wi...

Page 348: ...engine can be dangerous Keep your fingers hands clothing hair and tools away from the cooling fan belts and any other mov ing engine parts Removing rings watches and ties is advisable Engine hood 0 To open the hood 1 If the wiper blades are lifted off the windshield re turn them to their original positions 2 Pull the hood release knob under the instrument panel HSB014BA ...

Page 349: ...d 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 re tainer 2 Lower the hood until it approaches about 12 in 30 cm from the closed position and let it drop After closing the hood be sure the hood is securely locked If this does not close the hood release it from a slightly HSB015BA H...

Page 350: ...push the hood forcibly to close it It could deform the metal Always check that the hood is properly locked before you start driving If it is not it might fly open while the vehicle is moving and block your view which may cause an accident and serious bodily injury ...

Page 351: ... 30 2 Air cleaner element page 11 20 3 Clutch fluid reservoir page 11 35 4 Automatic transmission fluid lev el gauge page 11 27 5 Brake fluid reservoir page 11 34 6 Windshield washer tank page 11 49 7 Fuse box page 11 58 8 Battery page 11 56 9 Engine coolant reservoir page 11 15 10 Engine oil filler cap page 11 10 11 Engine oil level gauge page 11 10 12 Radiator cap page 11 15 13 Power steering fl...

Page 352: ...leaner element page 11 20 3 Clutch fluid reservoir page 11 35 4 Automatic transmission fluid lev el gauge page 11 27 5 Brake fluid reservoir page 11 34 6 Windshield washer tank page 11 49 7 Fuse box page 11 58 8 Battery page 11 56 9 Engine oil filler cap page 11 10 10 Engine coolant reservoir page 11 15 11 Engine oil level gauge page 11 10 12 Radiator cap page 11 15 13 Power steering fluid reservo...

Page 353: ...ctly inserted until it stops with the graphic symbol on its top ap pearing as shown in the illustration 1 Notch 2 Upper level 3 Lower level 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 Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosity Be careful not to spill engine oil when adding it If oil to...

Page 354: ...engine is cold Changing the oil and oil filter Change the oil and oil filter according to the mainte nance schedule in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet The engine oil and oil filter must be changed more fre quently 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 t...

Page 355: ...y with a new sealing washer after the oil has completely drained out 7 Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench 8 Before installing a new oil filter apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal 9 Clean the rubber seal seating area of the bottom of engine 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 afte...

Page 356: ...ear around the filter s rubber seal 14 Run the engine until it reaches the normal operat ing temperature Then stop the engine and wait a few minutes to allow the oil drain back Check the oil level again and if necessary add more engine oil Recommended grade and viscosity Oil grade ILSAC GF 3 which can be identified with the new API certification mark Starburst mark or API classification SL with th...

Page 357: ... the same API classification and SAE viscosity as those recommended by SUBARU SAE viscosity number and applicable temperature 5W 30 is preferred Engine oil viscosity thickness affects fuel economy Oils of lower viscosity provide better fuel economy However in hot weather oil of higher viscosity is re quired to properly lubricate the engine Use only engine oil with the recommended grade and viscosi...

Page 358: ... oil and filter changing in tervals shown in the maintenance schedule Cooling system 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 from a spray of boiling hot coolant when the cap is re moved The cooling system has been filled at the facto ry with a high quality corrosion i...

Page 359: ...lown 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 recom mended that the cooling system and connections be checked for leaks damage or looseness Engine coolant Checking the coolant level 1 FULL level mark 2 LOW level mark Check the coolant level at each fuel stop 1 Check the coolant level on...

Page 360: ...ke and or a fire Do not splash the engine coolant over paint ed parts The alcohol contained in the engine coolant may damage the paint surface Changing the coolant 1 Drain plug Change the engine coolant using the following proce dures according to the maintenance schedule 1 Remove the under cover 2 Place a proper container under the drain plug and loosen the drain plug 3 Loosen the radiator cap to...

Page 361: ...urns from a spray of boiling hot coolant when the cap is re moved 4 Install the under cover Non turbo models 1 Filler neck 2 Fill up to this level Turbo models 1 Filler neck 2 Fill up to this level 5 Slowly pour the coolant and fill to the radiator filler neck Do not pour the coolant too quickly as this may lead to insufficient air bleeding and trapped air in the system 1 2 HSB028BB 1 2 USB518BB ...

Page 362: ... 2 LOW level mark 6 Pour the coolant and fill to the reservoir tank s FULL level mark Be careful not to spill engine coolant when adding it If coolant touches the exhaust pipe it may cause a bad smell smoke and or a fire Do not splash the engine coolant over paint ed parts The alcohol contained in the engine coolant may damage the paint surface 1 Rubber gaskets 7 Put the radiator cap back on and t...

Page 363: ...orated or removed engine wear will be excessive and engine life shortened The air cleaner element is a viscous type It is unnec essary to clean or wash the element Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner element removed The air cleaner element not only filters intake air but also stops flames if the engine backfires If the air cleaner element is not installed when the engine backfires you c...

Page 364: ...ement case from the front cleaner element case and remove the air cleaner element 4 Clean the inside of the front and rear air cleaner el ement cases with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner element 5 Insert the four projections on the rear air cleaner el ement case into the slits on the front air cleaner ele ment case and snap the three clamps on the rear air cleaner element case and then ...

Page 365: ... the air cleaner case cover 1 Air cleaner case cover 2 Air cleaner element 2 Open the air cleaner case cover and remove the air cleaner element 3 Clean the inside of the air cleaner cover and case with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner ele ment USB521BA 2 1 USB522BB ...

Page 366: ...two clamps on the air cleaner case cover Spark plugs It may be difficult to replace the spark plugs It is rec ommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU dealer The spark plugs should be replaced according to the maintenance schedule in the Warranty and Mainte nance Booklet When disconnecting the spark plug cables always grasp the spark plug cap not the ca USB523BA HSB032BA ...

Page 367: ...compressor pulley 3 Crank pulley The alternator power steering pump and air condi tioner compressor depend on drive belts Satisfactory performance requires that belt tension be correct To check belt tension place a straightedge ruler across two adjacent pulleys and apply a force of 22 lb 98 N 10 kg midway between the pulleys by using a spring scale Belt deflection should be the amount specified If...

Page 368: ...ONTINUED your SUBARU dealer in mm Manual transmission oil Checking the oil level Non turbo models 1 Yellow handle Deflection New belt Used belt A 0 28 0 35 7 0 9 0 0 35 0 43 9 0 11 0 B 0 30 0 33 7 5 8 5 0 35 0 40 9 0 10 0 HSB018DB 1 ...

Page 369: ...1 Upper level 2 Lower level 3 Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on it If it is below the lower level add oil through the dip stick hole to bring the level up to the upper level Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi tives Never use different brands together Oil grade API classification GL 5 HSB018LA L F F L 1 2 1 2 USB526BB ...

Page 370: ... without warm ing up the fluid on the COLD range we recommend checking the fluid level when the fluid is at operating temperature Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot Check the fluid level monthly 1 Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temper ature of the transmission fluid up to normal operating temperature 154 to 176 F 70 to 80 C is normal 2 Park the vehicle on a level surface ...

Page 371: ...11 28 Maintenance and service Non turbo models 1 Yellow handle Turbo models 1 Yellow handle HSB018JB 1 HSB018MB 1 ...

Page 372: ...sion fluid up to the upper level Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold When the fluid level has to be checked without time to warm up the automatic transmission check to see that the fluid level is between the lower level and upper lev el on the COLD range If it is below that range add fluid up to the upper level Be careful not to overfill Recommended fluid Dexron III Type Automatic Tran...

Page 373: ... Pull out the dipstick wipe it clean and insert it again 1 Upper level 2 Lower level 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 Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi tives Never use different brands together Oil grade API classification GL 5 HSB018FB 1 L F...

Page 374: ... may be equipped with a rear differential protector The differential protector provides protec tion to the rear differential assembly during off road use Removal of the rear differential protector is not re quired when checking the oil level 1 Filler plug 2 Drain plug 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 20 0 60 20 80W 75W 90 80 100 40 85W 90 HSB036BA 2 1 HSB042BB ...

Page 375: ...h the filler hole to raise the level If the vehicle requires frequent refilling there may be an oil leak If you suspect a problem have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU deal er Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and addi tives Never use different brands together Oil grade API classification GL 5 SAE viscosity No and Applicable Temperature 3 1 2 HSB043BB 30...

Page 376: ...fied range 2 Check the fluid level of the reservoir tank When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has been run Check that the oil level is between HOT MIN and HOT MAX on the surface of the reservoir tank When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is run Check that the oil level is between COLD MIN and COLD MAX on the surface of the reservoir tank 3 If the fluid level is lower than the applicable MIN...

Page 377: ...rent brands together Avoid spilling fluid when adding it in the tank Recommended fluid Dexron III Type Automatic Transmission Fluid Brake fluid Checking the fluid level 1 MAX level mark 2 MIN level mark Check the fluid level monthly 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 MAX...

Page 378: ...careful not to al low any dirt into the reservoir Never splash the brake fluid over painted sur faces or rubber parts Alcohol contained in the brake fluid may damage them Recommended brake fluid FMVSS No 116 fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid Clutch fluid MT vehicles Checking the fluid level 1 MAX level mark 2 MIN level mark Check the fluid level on the outside of the reservoir If the level is below...

Page 379: ...ot operate as described be low have it checked by your SUBARU dealer 1 With the engine off depress the brake pedal sever al times applying 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...

Page 380: ...al down with one finger to check the free play with a force of less than 2 lb 10 N 1 kg If the free play is not within proper specification con tact your SUBARU dealer Checking the brake pedal reserve dis tance 1 More than 2 56 in 65 mm Depress the pedal with a force of approximately 66 lb 294 N 30 kg and measure the distance between the upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor When the measur...

Page 381: ... are no ab normal noises when the clutch pedal is depressed and that shifting into 1st or reverse feels smooth 2 Start the vehicle by releasing the pedal slowly to check that the engine and transmission smoothly cou ple without any sign of slippage Checking the clutch pedal free play 1 0 16 0 51 in 4 0 13 0 mm Lightly press the clutch pedal down with your finger until you feel resistance and check...

Page 382: ...cle starts climbing the grade by following the normal starting procedures If the hill holder does not operate as described above contact with your SUBARU dealer Replacement of brake pad and lining The front disc brakes and the right rear disc brake have an audible wear indicators on the brake pads If the brake pads wear close to their service limit the wear indicator makes a very audible scraping ...

Page 383: ...eed of about 22 mph 35 km h 2 With the parking brake release button pushed in pull the parking brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY Pulling with a force of approximately 33 lb 147 N 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 5 Check the parking brake stroke If the parking brake stroke is out of...

Page 384: ...s on your new vehicle are all season tires All season tires are designed to provide an adequate measure of traction handling and braking perfor mance in year round driving including snowy and icy road conditions However all season tires do not offer as much traction performance as winter snow tires in heavy or loose snow or on icy roads All season tires are identified by ALL SEASON and or M S Mud ...

Page 385: ...il time has passed Try not to drive over curbs pot holes or on other rough surfaces If doing so is un avoidable keep the vehicle s speed down to a walking pace or less and approach the curbs as squarely as possible Also make sure the tires are not pressed against the curb when you park the vehicle If you feel unusual vibration while driving or find it difficult to steer the vehicle in a straight l...

Page 386: ...ase Be careful not to mistakenly release air from a warm tire to reduce its pressure NOTE The air pressure in a tire increases by approxi mately 4 3 psi 30 kPa 0 3 kg cm2 when the tire becomes warm The tires are considered cold when the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or has been driven less than one mile 1 6 km Do not let air out of warm tires to adjust press rue Doing so will re...

Page 387: ...or Also the tire magnifies the ef fects of road surface bumps and dips possibly result ing in vehicle damage If the tire placard shows tire pressures for the vehicle when fully loaded and for the vehicle when towing a trailer adjust the tire pressures to the values that match current loading conditions Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severe ...

Page 388: ...eels are not correctly bal anced have them checked and adjusted by your SUBARU dealer Also have them adjusted after tire re pairs and after tire rotation NOTE Loss of correct wheel alignment causes the tires to wear on one side and reduces the vehicle s run ning stability Contact your SUBARU dealer if you notice abnormal tire wear The suspension system is designed to hold each wheel at a certain a...

Page 389: ...ors become visible Tire rotation Tire wear varies from wheel to wheel To maximize the life of each tire and ensure that the tires wear uniform ly it is best to rotate the tires every 7 500 miles 12 500 km Rotating the tires involves switching the front and rear tires on the right hand side of the vehicle and similarly switching the front and rear tires on the left hand side of the vehicle Each tir...

Page 390: ... the vehicle s ground clearance All four tires must be the same in terms of manufactur er brand tread pattern construction and size You are advised to replace the tires with new ones that are identical to those fitted as standard equipment For safe vehicle operation SUBARU recommends re placing all four tires at the same time All four tires must be the same in terms of manufacturer brand tread pat...

Page 391: ...formance and safety 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 approximately 600 miles 1 000 km If any nut is loose tighten it to the specified torque Never apply oil to the threaded parts wheel nuts or tapered surface of the wheel Never let the wheel rub against sharp protrusions or curbs Be sure ...

Page 392: ...use clean water In areas where water freezes in winter use an anti freeze type windshield washer fluid SUBARU Wind shield Washer Fluid contains 58 5 methyl alcohol and 41 5 surfactant by volume Its freezing temper ature varies according to how much it is diluted as in dicated below Never use engine coolant as washer fluid be cause it could cause paint damage HSB018IA Washer Fluid Concentration Fre...

Page 393: ...er cleaning rinse the wind shield and wiper blades with clean water The wind shield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield with water 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 even after follow ing this method replace the wiper blades using th...

Page 394: ...e rubber assembly and pull it firmly until the stoppers on the rubber are free of the metal support 1 Metal spines 4 If the new blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines remove the metal spines from the old blade rubber and install them in the new blade rubber 1 HSB059BB 1 HSB060BB ...

Page 395: ...al support until it locks 1 Stopper 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 6 Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm Make sure that it locks in place 7 Lower the wiper arm HSB061BA 1 HSB062BB ...

Page 396: ...de 1 Raise the wiper arm off the rear window 2 Turn the wiper blade assembly counterclockwise 3 Having turned the wiper blade assembly to the an gle shown in the illustration pull it in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the wiper arm USB581BA USB582BA ...

Page 397: ...Maintenance and service 1 Plastic support 4 Pull out the end of the blade rubber assembly to un lock it from the plastic support 5 Pull the blade rubber assembly out of the plastic support 1 USB585BB USB586BA ...

Page 398: ...is not provided with two metal spines remove the metal spines from the old blade rubber and install them in the new blade rubber 7 Align the claws of the plastic support with the grooves in the blade rubber assembly then slide the blade rubber assembly into place 1 USB583BB USB586CA ...

Page 399: ... an explosion does occur wear eye protection or shield your eyes when working near any battery Never lean over a bat tery Do not let battery fluid contact eyes skin fabrics or paint because battery fluid is a cor rosive acid If battery fluid gets on your skin or in your eyes immediately flush the area with water thoroughly Seek medical help immedi ately if acid has entered the eyes If battery flui...

Page 400: ...wn to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands af ter handling 1 Cap 2 Upper level 3 Lower level It is unnecessary to periodically check the battery fluid level or periodically refill with distilled water However if the battery fluid level is below the lower level remove the cap Fill to the upper level with dis tilled water Never use more than 10 amperes when charg ...

Page 401: ...e fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment The fuses are located in two fuse boxes One is located under the instrument panel behind the coin tray on the driver s seat side To remove the coin tray open the cover and pull the coin tray out The other one is housed in the engine compartment HSB064BA HSB065BA ...

Page 402: ...or other electrical controls do not operate inspect the corresponding fuse If a fuse has blown replace it 1 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and turn off all electrical accessories 2 Remove the cover 3 Determine which fuse may be blown The back side of each fuse box cover and the Fuses and circuits section in chapter 12 in this manual show the circuit for each fuse 1 2 HSB066BB A B HS...

Page 403: ...e Main fuse box The main fuses are designed to melt during an over load to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment Check the main fuses if any elec trical component fails to operate except the starter motor and other fuses are good A melted main fuse must be replaced Use only replacements with the same specified rating as the melted main fuse If a main fuse blows after it is ...

Page 404: ...ssories Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing fog lights or any other electrical equipment in your ve hicle Such accessories may cause the electronic sys tem to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle ...

Page 405: ... light 12V 8W 4 Dome light 12V 8W 5 Side marker light Front 12V 5W 168 6 Front turn signal 12V 21W Amber 1474 7 Front fog light 12V 55W 8 High mount stop light 12V 13W 912 9 Cargo area light 12V 15W 10 Tail stop light 12V 21 5W 7443 11 Rear turn signal 12V 21W Amber 1474 12 Backup light 12V 16W 921 13 Tail stop light 12V 21 5W 7443 14 Licence plate light 12V 5W 168 ...

Page 406: ... will develop into hot spots and cause the bulb to break If there are finger prints or grease on the bulb surface wipe them away with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol NOTE If headlight aiming is required consult your SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the head light aim 0 1 Rubber cover 2 Electrical connector 3 Top mark 1 Disconnect the electrical connector then remove the rubber cover HSB0...

Page 407: ...r spring Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly 3 Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly 4 Install the new bulb then set the retainer spring se curely 5 Install the rubber cover with the top mark facing up then reconnect the electrical connector 2 1 HSB071BB HSB072BA ...

Page 408: ...eadlight assembly must be removed before the parking light and front turn signal light bulbs can be re placed When the headlight assembly has been re moved and then reinstalled it may become necessary to make a headlight aiming adjustment It may be dif ficult to replace the bulbs Have your SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary Clip Hook 1 3 2 HSB073BB HSB074BA ...

Page 409: ...front grille Use a screwdriver to de tach the four clips at the top and the three hooks on the left right and center 2 Remove the grille side cover by undoing the two clips and sliding the grille side cover toward the head light HSB075BA HSB076BA ...

Page 410: ...11 67 Maintenance and service CONTINUED 3 Remove three bolts 1 Rubber cover 2 Electrical connector 3 Top mark 4 Disconnect the connectors from the headlight as sembly HSB078BA HSB070BB 1 2 3 ...

Page 411: ... then hold down the lock release tabs on the connec tors for the front turn signal light parking light and front side marker light and pull out the headlight as sembly completely 6 Remove the bulb socket from the headlight assem bly by turning it counterclockwise HSB079BA HSB073CA ...

Page 412: ...il it locks 9 Reinstall all the removed parts by following the re moval sequence in reverse Front fog light It may be difficult to replace the bulbs Have your SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary Rear combination lights 1 Remove the upper and lower screws Then slide the rear combination lamp assembly to the rear and remove it from the vehicle HSB080BA HSB085BA ...

Page 413: ...the holder Install a new bulb 4 Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks 5 Reinstall the rear combination light assembly License plate light 0 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 414: ...11 71 Maintenance and service CONTINUED Dome light map light and cargo area light 1 Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with HSB088BA HSB089BA HSB090BA ...

Page 415: ... by prying 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 from the socket Install a new bulb 4 Reinstall the cover 5 Tighten the mounting screws then reinstall the cov ers NOTE Other bulbs may be difficult to replace Have your SUBARU dealer replace these bulbs if necessary HSB091BA ...

Page 416: ...ns 12 2 Engine 12 3 Electrical system 12 3 Capacities 12 4 Tires 12 5 Wheel alignment 12 5 Fuses and circuits 12 6 Fuse panel located behind the coin tray 12 6 Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 12 7 Bulb chart 12 8 Vehicle identification 12 9 ...

Page 417: ...Measured with vehicle empty AT Automatic transmission MT Manual transmission Item 2 5 liter 2 5 liter Turbo X XS XT Drive system AWD Transmission type AT MT AT MT AT MT Overall length 175 2 4450 Overall width 68 3 1735 Overall height 62 6 1590 Wheel base 99 4 2525 Tread Front 58 9 1495 Rear 58 5 1485 Ground clearance 1 7 5 190 ...

Page 418: ...stroke gasoline engine Displacement cu in cc 150 2 457 Bore Stroke in mm 3 92 x 3 11 99 5 x 79 0 Compression ratio 10 0 1 8 2 1 Firing order 1 3 2 4 Battery type and capacity 5HR Manual transmission 12V 48AH 55D23L Automatic transmission 12V 52AH 75D23L Alternator 12V 90A Spark plugs 2 5 liter non turbo engine RC10YC4 Champion BKR6E 11 NGK BKR5E 11 NGK 2 5 liter turbo engine ILFR6B NGK ...

Page 419: ...t AT 9 8 US qt 9 3 liters 8 2 Imp qt AT differential gear oil 1 3 US qt 1 2 liter 1 1 Imp qt Rear differential gear oil 0 8 US qt 0 8 liter 0 7 Imp qt Power steering gear fluid 0 7 US qt 0 7 liter 0 6 Imp qt Engine coolant 2 5 liter non turbo en gine models MT 7 3 US qt 6 9 liters 6 1 Imp qt AT 7 2 US qt 6 8 liters 6 0 Imp qt 2 5 liter turbo models MT 7 8 US qt 7 4 liters 6 5 Imp qt AT 7 7 US qt 7...

Page 420: ...ront Light load 29 psi 200 kPa 2 0 kg cm2 Full load 29 psi 200 kPa 2 0 kg cm2 Rear Light load 28 psi 190 kPa 1 9 kg cm2 Full load 36 psi 250 kPa 2 5 kg cm2 Trailer towing 41 psi 280 kPa 2 8 kg cm2 Item X XS XT Drive system AWD Toe Front 0 0 12 in 0 3 mm Rear 0 08 0 12 in 2 3 mm Camber Front 0 25 45 Rear 0 50 45 ...

Page 421: ...223 HSC001BB Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 1 15A Heater fan 2 15A Heater fan 3 15A Power door lock Remote keyless entry 4 15A Cigarette lighter Remote controlled rear view mirrors 5 10A Tail light Parking light 6 15A SRS airbag 7 15A Fog light 8 30A ABS 9 15A Radio 10 Empty 11 15A Engine ignition system SRS airbag AT control system ...

Page 422: ...l 13 20A Wiper deicer Outside mirror defogger 14 10A Meter 15 30A Windshield wiper and washer 16 20A Brake light 17 15A Air conditioner 18 15A Backup light Cruise control 19 15A Power outlet cargo 20 10A Rear window wiper and washer 21 Empty 22 15A Seat heater 23 Empty Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit A 1 2 3 B 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 HSC002BB ...

Page 423: ...left side 11 20A Lighting switch 12 15A Clock Interior light Description Wattage Bulb type Headlight 12V 60 55W HB2 Front fog light 12V 55W Front turn signal 12V 21W 1474 Parking light 12V 5W 168 Side marker light Front 12V 5W 168 Rear combination light Tail stop light 12V 21 5W 7443 Turn signal 12V 21W Amber 1474 Tail stop light 12V 21 5W 7443 Back up light 12V 16W 921 High mount stop light 12V 1...

Page 424: ...le identification 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 USC507BB 1 Vehicle identification number 2 Emission control label 3 Vehicle identification number plate 4 Tire inflation pressure plate 5 Certification plate 6 Bar cord label USA only 7 Model number plate ...

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Page 426: ...13 1 13 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Uniform tire quality grading standards 13 2 Treadwear 13 2 Traction AA A B C 13 2 Temperature A B C 13 3 Reporting safety defects USA 13 4 ...

Page 427: ...m diam eters of 12 inches or less or to some limited produc tion tires All passenger car tires must confirm to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 ti...

Page 428: ...high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfor mance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum require...

Page 429: ...ilar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles 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 con tact 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...

Page 430: ...14 1 14 Index ...

Page 431: ...R 1 14 Automatic climate control system 4 10 Automatic transmission 7 14 Capacities 12 4 Fluid 11 27 Selector lever 7 15 Shift lock release 7 19 Temperature warning AT OIL TEMP 3 12 B Battery 11 56 Jump starting 9 9 Replacing remote keyless entry 2 9 Brake Booster 11 36 Fluid 11 34 Pad and lining 11 39 Parking 11 41 Pedal 11 37 System 7 22 Warning light 3 13 Brake pedal 11 37 Free play 11 37 Reser...

Page 432: ...ction 8 12 10 4 Cruise control 7 31 Cruise control indicator light 3 16 Cup holders 6 8 D Dashboard storage compartment 6 6 Daytime running light system 3 19 Differential gear oil Front AT vehicles 11 30 Rear 11 31 Dimensions 12 2 Disarming the system 2 16 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators 7 22 Dome light 6 2 Door locks 2 3 Door open warning light 3 15 Drive belt 11 24 Driving in foreign coun...

Page 433: ...rive warning light AT vehicles 3 15 Fuel 7 2 Economy hints 8 2 Filler lid and cap 7 4 Gauge 3 7 Requirements 7 2 Fuses 11 58 Fuses and circuits 12 6 G GAWR 8 17 Glove box 6 5 Gross axle weight rating 8 17 Gross vehicle weight rating 8 17 GVWR 8 17 H Hazard warning flasher 3 5 Headlight flasher 3 19 Headlights 3 18 Headrest adjustment 1 10 Heater operation 4 6 High beam indicator light 3 16 Hill ho...

Page 434: ... 7 20 Lumbar support 1 5 M Main fuse 11 60 Maintenance Precautions 11 3 Schedule 11 3 Seatbelt 1 26 Tools 9 19 Malfunction indicator lamp 3 11 Manual climate control system 4 4 Manual transmission 7 11 Oil 11 25 Map light 6 3 Maximum load limits 8 26 Meters and gears 3 5 Mirrors 3 29 Moonroof 2 26 9 18 N New vehicle break in driving 8 2 O Odometer Trip meter 3 5 Off road driving 8 8 Oil filter 11 ...

Page 435: ...53 Remote keyless entry system 2 6 Replacing Air cleaner element 11 20 Battery remote keyless entry 2 9 Bulbs 11 62 Transmitters 2 10 Rocking the vehicle 8 14 Roof rail and crossbar 8 17 S Seatbelt Extender 1 27 Maintenance 1 26 Pretensioners 1 28 Safety tips 1 12 Warning light and chime 1 14 3 10 Seatbelts 1 12 Seats Fabric 10 6 Heater 1 8 Seat height adjustment driver s side 1 5 Security system ...

Page 436: ...d wear 11 42 Replacement 11 47 Rotation 11 46 Types 11 41 Top tether anchorages 1 47 Towing 9 13 All wheels on the ground 9 15 Flat bed truck 9 15 Trailer Connecting 8 23 8 31 Hitch 8 22 8 30 Towing 8 25 Towing tips 8 33 Turn signal indicator lights 3 15 Turn signal lever 3 20 U Under floor storage compartment 6 19 V Valet mode 2 17 Vanity mirror 6 4 Vehicle capacity weight 8 16 Vehicle identifica...

Page 437: ...10 Warranties and maintenance 8 25 Washing 10 2 Waxing and polishing 10 3 Wear indicators 11 45 Wheel Alignment 12 5 Aluminum 11 48 Balance 11 45 Replacement 11 47 Windows 2 21 Windshield Washer fluid 11 49 Wiper and washer switches 3 24 Wiper deicer 3 27 Windshield wiper blades Replacement 11 50 Winter driving 8 10 Wiper and washer 3 22 ...

Page 438: ...10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 11 12 13 HSF028AA ...

Page 439: ...ity it is rec ommended that you use premium grade un leaded gasoline Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Re search Octane and Motor numbers and is com monly referred to as the Anti Knock Index AKI Refer to Fuel section in this manual Fuel capacity 15 9 US gal 60 liters 13 2 Imp gal Engine oil Use only API classification SL with the words ENERGY CONSERVING and the New API ce...

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