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Driving tips

New vehicle break-in driving

the first 1,000

miles (1,600 km) ..............................................

8-2

Fuel economy hints ...........................................

8-2

Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........

8-2

Catalytic converter .............................................

8-3

Periodic inspections ..........................................

8-4

Driving in foreign countries ..............................

8-4

Driving tips for AWD vehicles ...........................

8-5

Off road driving ..................................................

8-6

All AWD models except OUTBACK SPORT and

vehicles with 17 inch tires ...................................

8-6

OUTBACK SPORT ..................................................

8-6

Winter driving .....................................................

8-8

Operation during cold weather ..............................

8-8

Driving on snowy and icy roads ............................

8-9

Corrosion protection .............................................. 8-10

Snow tires ............................................................... 8-10

Tire chains ............................................................... 8-11

Rocking the vehicle ................................................ 8-12

Loading your vehicle ......................................... 8-12

Vehicle capacity weight ......................................... 8-13

GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

and Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-14

Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) ..................... 8-14

Trailer hitch (if equipped) .................................. 8-17

Connecting a trailer ................................................ 8-17

When you do not tow a trailer ............................... 8-19

Trailer towing ...................................................... 8-19

Warranties and maintenance ................................. 8-19

Maximum load limits .............................................. 8-20

Trailer hitches ......................................................... 8-23

Connecting a trailer ................................................ 8-24

Trailer towing tips ................................................... 8-25

Summary of Contents for 2006 Impreza WRX

Page 1: ...cifications and illustrations found in this man ual are those in effect at the time of printing FUJI HEAVY INDUS TRIES LTD reserves the right to change specifications and de signs at any time without...

Page 2: ...This manual describes the following vehicle types Sedan Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT 000167 000055...

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Page 4: ...this manual To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle fol low the instructions in this manual Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to yo...

Page 5: ...hapter 13 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Report ing safety defects Chapter 14 Index This is an alphabetical...

Page 6: ...restraint lower anchor ages Horn Windshield wiper deicer Wiper intermittent Windshield wiper and wash er Rear window wiper and washer Lights Parking lights tail lights li cense plate light and instru...

Page 7: ...s wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts In combination with the seatbelts it offers the best combin...

Page 8: ...njured from deployment is greater 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 AIRB...

Page 9: ...ed space such as a garage except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it Avoid remaining in a parked vehi cle for a lengthy time while the en gine is running If that is unavoid...

Page 10: ...and driving Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from There are some drugs over the counter and prescription that can delay your reaction ti...

Page 11: ...a month and before any long journey Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard Refer to the Tires and wh...

Page 12: ...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 Specif...

Page 13: ...2 Headlight switch page 3 22 3 Replacing bulbs page 11 44 4 Wiper switch page 3 27 5 Moonroof page 2 24 6 Door locks page 2 4 7 Tire pressure page 11 30 8 Flat tires page 9 4 9 Tire chains page 8 11 1...

Page 14: ...2 3 4 4 5 1 7 000057 1 Rear window defogger button page 3 29 2 Fuel filler lid and cap page 7 4 3 Child safety locks page 2 18 4 Tie down Towing hook page 9 12 5 Trunk lid page 2 20 6 Rear gate page 2...

Page 15: ...senger compartment area 1 2 3 4 5 6 000186 1 Lower anchorages for child restraint system page 1 30 2 Seatbelt page 1 9 3 Moonroof page 2 24 4 Parking brake lever page 7 25 5 Front seat page 1 2 6 Rear...

Page 16: ...13 CONTINUED 1 2 3 4 5 000187 1 Cup holder page 6 5 2 Center console page 6 4 3 Glove box page 6 4 4 Cigarette lighter page 6 6 5 Ashtray page 6 8...

Page 17: ...per control lever page 3 26 6 Hazard warning flasher switch page 3 6 7 Audio page 5 1 8 Gear shift lever 5MT page 7 11 Gear shift lever 6MT page 7 9 Se lector lever AT page 7 16 9 Climate control page...

Page 18: ...27 3 Mist page 3 28 4 Windshield washer page 3 28 5 Rear window wiper and washer switch page 3 28 6 Wiper control lever page 3 28 7 Illumination brightness control page 3 25 8 Light control lever pag...

Page 19: ...Selector lever position indicator page 3 20 3 Temperature gauge page 3 13 4 Tachometer page 3 12 5 Speedometer page 3 11 6 Odometer and trip meter page 3 11 7 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter r...

Page 20: ...3 21 3 Temperature gauge page 3 8 4 Tachometer page 3 7 5 REV indicator page 3 9 6 Speedometer page 3 6 7 Odometer and trip meter page 3 7 8 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 7...

Page 21: ...ever position indicator page 3 20 3 Temperature gauge page 3 13 4 Speedometer page 3 11 5 Tachometer page 3 12 6 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 11 7 Odometer and trip meter...

Page 22: ...lector lever position indicator page 3 20 3 Temperature gauge page 3 13 4 Tachometer page 3 12 5 Speedometer page 3 11 6 Odometer and trip meter page 3 11 7 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter res...

Page 23: ...emperature gauge page 3 8 4 Tachometer page 3 7 5 REV indicator page 3 9 6 Speedometer page 3 6 7 Odometer and trip meter page 3 7 8 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 7 9 REV s...

Page 24: ...tor lever position indicator page 3 20 3 Temperature gauge page 3 13 4 Speedometer page 3 11 5 Tachometer page 3 12 6 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 11 7 Odometer and trip m...

Page 25: ...g light if equipped 3 19 Turn signal indicator lights 3 20 High beam indicator light 3 20 Security indicator light if equipped 2 3 2 13 Intercooler water spray warning light if equipped 3 19 Light ind...

Page 26: ...23 Tire changing tools 1 2 3 1 2 3 000066 1 Jack page 9 16 2 Jack handle page 9 16 3 Spare tire page 9 16...

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Page 28: ...18 Seatbelt extender 1 19 Front seatbelt pretensioners 1 20 System monitors 1 21 System servicing 1 22 Precautions against vehicle modification 1 22 Child restraint systems 1 23 Where to place a child...

Page 29: ...hould always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practi cal while still maintaining full ve hicle control and the front passen ger should move the seat as far back...

Page 30: ...k hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually According to accident statistics children are safer when properly re strained in the rear seating posi tions than in the front seating posi ti...

Page 31: ...er of the head restraint is clos est to the top of the occupant s ears Active head restraint if equipped The front seats of your vehicle are equipped with active head restraints They automatically til...

Page 32: ...is in operation When the vehicle s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle be sure to turn the switch off Each active head restraint is ef fective only when its height is properly a...

Page 33: ...against heat such as a blanket cushion or similar items This may cause the seat heater to overheat Seatbelts provide maximum re straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat Do not...

Page 34: ...while the vehicle is in motion 200227 Secure long objects properly to prevent them from shooting for ward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop or sharp cornering Tie long objects down with...

Page 35: ...ise the head restraint to the click position When the rear center seat ing position is not occupied lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibil ity Folding down the rear seat Wagon The head r...

Page 36: ...erwise the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident All belts should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint Loose fit ting belts are not as effect...

Page 37: ...traint system should be used Never place the shoulder belt under the child s arm or behind the child s back Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times The SRS air...

Page 38: ...n the rear seats by the use of the seatbelt the seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor ALR mode When the child restraint system is re moved make sure that the seatbelt re tra...

Page 39: ...use a belt that is twisted or reversed In an accident this can increase the risk or severity of in jury Keep the lap belt as low as possi ble on your hips In a collision this spreads the force of the...

Page 40: ...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...

Page 41: ...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...

Page 42: ...le of the shoulder without touching the neck Unfastening the seatbelt Push the button on the buckle Before closing the door make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt w...

Page 43: ...ted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident When fastening the belt after it is pulled out from the retractor espe cially when inserting the connec tor s tongue plate into the matin...

Page 44: ...htly after giv ing it a strong pull then pull it out slowly again 4 Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate in the center seatbelt buckle marked CENTER on the left hand side until it clicks 5 To make...

Page 45: ...strength Inspect the seatbelts and attachments in cluding the webbing and all hardware pe riodically for cracks cuts gashes tears damage loose bolts or worn areas Re place the seatbelts even if only m...

Page 46: ...buckle so that the PRESS signs on the buckle release buttons of the extender and the seatbelt are both facing outward as shown in the diagram You will hear a click when the tongue plate locks into the...

Page 47: ...l SRS air bag operate simultaneously Pretensioners are designed to func tion on a one time only basis In the event that a pretensioner is activated both the driver s and front passenger s seatbelt ret...

Page 48: ...de Seatbelt pretensioner Front passen ger s side Seatbelt buckle switch Driver s side Seatbelt buckle switch Front passen ger s side Driver s seat position sensor Front passenger s seatbelt tension se...

Page 49: ...easy identification Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag sys tems For required servicing of the seatbelt pretensioner see your neares...

Page 50: ...eir child restraints are not proper ly secured in the vehicle When installing the child restraint system carefully follow the manufacturer s instructions According to accident statistics children are...

Page 51: ...ld restraint system is not recommended although the A ELR seat belt and an upper anchorage tether an chorage are provided in this position Some types of child restraints might not be able to be secure...

Page 52: ...strained at all times The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperl...

Page 53: ...will be heard which indicate the re tractor functions as ALR Child restraint systems and seat belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather they could burn a small child C...

Page 54: ...belt will return to the ELR mode NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor That function is restored by allowing the seatbelt to...

Page 55: ...indicate the re tractor functions as ALR 6 Before having a child sit in the child re straint system move it back and forth and right and left to check if it is firmly secured Sometimes a child restrai...

Page 56: ...through or around the booster seat and the child 100611 Child restraint systems and seat belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather they could burn a small child Check...

Page 57: ...should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint Loose fitting belts are not as ef fective in preventing or reducing injury Place the lap belt as low as possi ble on the child s hips A high po si...

Page 58: ...hild restraint system only on the rear seat window side seating posi tions For each window side seating posi tion two lower anchorages are provided Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cushi...

Page 59: ...he bottom of the rear seatback When the hooks are connected make sure the adjacent seatbelts are not caught 3 If your child restraint system is of a flexible attachment type which uses teth er belts t...

Page 60: ...ur vehicle is equipped with three top tether anchorages so that a child restraint system having a top tether can be in stalled in the rear seat When installing a child restraint system using top tethe...

Page 61: ...hook to the appropriate upper anchorage 2 Tighten the top tether securely Please contact your SUBARU dealer if you have any question regarding the in stallation of a child restraint system Wagon 1 Rem...

Page 62: ...gnostic module which will record the use of the seatbelt s by the driver and front passenger when any of the SRS frontal and side airbags deploys Vehicle with driver s and front passenger s SRS air ba...

Page 63: ...ro tect in high speed collisions the force of an airbag can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result w...

Page 64: ...pes of child re straint devices including forward facing child seats in the REAR seats at all times According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating pos...

Page 65: ...Side airbag sensor center pillar left hand side 9 Side airbag sensor center pillar right hand side 10 Airbag wiring yellow 11 Seatbelt pretensioner driver s side 12 Seatbelt pretensioner front passen...

Page 66: ...you carefully read the instructions on the warning labels and tag Always wear your seatbelt The subaru advanced frontal airbag system is a sup plemental restraint system and must be used in combinati...

Page 67: ...as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possi ble and sit upright and well back in the sea...

Page 68: ...airbag can deploy regardless of the backward forward adjustment of the driv er s seat position even when the warning light is on have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS...

Page 69: ...der remove it after each use Refer to the Seatbelt extender section in this chap ter If the seatbelt buckle switch and or front passenger s occupant detection system have failed the SRS airbag system...

Page 70: ...and a small child is restrained with it See WARNING that follows The seat is equipped with a booster seat and a small child is in the booster seat See WARNING that follows The seat is relieved of the...

Page 71: ...tion and seatback of front passenger s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth If the ON indicator still illuminates while the OFF indicator extinguishes after tak ing re...

Page 72: ...g actions Turn the ignition switch to the OFF po sition Ensure that there is no article book shoe or other object trapped under the seat at the rear of the seat or on the side of the seat Ensure that...

Page 73: ...ru of Puerto Rico Inc P O Box 11204 San Juan Puerto Rico 00910 787 793 2828 There are currently no Subaru distributors in any other U S territories If you are in such an area please contact the Subaru...

Page 74: ...irbag may deploy in the event of a collision but this does not mean failure of the system If the front sub sensors inside both front fenders and the impact sensors in the air bag control module detect...

Page 75: ...ser frontal impacts because the necessary protection can be achieved by the seatbelt alone Also they are basi cally not designed to deploy in side or rear impacts or in roll over accidents because dep...

Page 76: ...s SRS frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the un dercarriage area from the road surface such as when the vehicle plunges into a deep ditch is severely impacted...

Page 77: ...ically not deploy The driver s and front passenger s SRS frontal airbags are designed basically not to deploy if the vehicle is struck from the side or from behind or if it rolls onto its side or roof...

Page 78: ...away with the need to fasten seatbelts It is also impor tant to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when an occupant is not seated in a prop er upright position Do not sit or lea...

Page 79: ...other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag Since your vehicle is also equipped with a passenger s SRS frontal airbag children aged 12 and under should be placed in the rear seat anyw...

Page 80: ...the control module sends a signal to the side airbag module on the im pacted side of the vehicle instructing it to inflate the SRS side airbag Then the side airbag module produces gas which in stantly...

Page 81: ...basis SRS side airbag deployment depends on the level of force experienced in the pas senger compartment during a side impact collision That level differs from one type of collision to another and it...

Page 82: ...n area outside the vicinity 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 on...

Page 83: ...im pact collision first with one vehicle and immediately followed by another from the same direction once the SRS side airbag is activated on the first impact it will not be activated on the second S...

Page 84: ...o have the system checked Unless checked and properly repaired the seatbelt pretensioners and or SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision which may increase the risk of injury...

Page 85: ...following cases Either center pillar or a nearby area of the vehicle was involved in an acci dent in which the SRS side airbag did not deploy The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut fra...

Page 86: ...ns Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system Attachment of any equipment brush bar winches snow plow skid plate etc other than genu ine SUBARU accessory parts to...

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Page 88: ...acing the battery 2 9 Replacing lost transmitters 2 10 Alarm system 2 13 System alarm operation 2 13 Activating and deactivating the alarm system 2 13 If you have accidentally triggered the alarm syst...

Page 89: ...on switch and driver s door lock You can keep the trunk and glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a park ing facility Key number The key number is stamped on the metal plate at...

Page 90: ...tions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including in terference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not...

Page 91: ...u ever need a replacement key made Any new key must be regis tered for use with your vehicle s immobiliz er system before it can be used Up to four keys can be registered for use with one vehicle For...

Page 92: ...ate the lock lever for ward The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked Pull the inside door handle to open an un locked door Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate for...

Page 93: ...ARU dealer for de tails NOTE When leaving the vehicle make sure you are holding the key before locking the doors Power door locking switches 1 Lock 2 Unlock All doors and the rear gate for Wagon can b...

Page 94: ...nding on environmental conditions The system s operable distance will be shorter in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting strong radio waves such as a power plant broadcast station TV...

Page 95: ...is inserted in the ignition switch The inte rior light switch must be set to the middle position in order for this function to oper ate Vehicle finder function Use this function to find your vehicle...

Page 96: ...ter battery begins to get weak transmitter range will begin to de crease Replace the battery as soon as possible To replace the battery 0 1 Open the transmitter case using a flat head screwdriver 2 Re...

Page 97: ...system Bag containing transmitter Transmitter circuit board To register a new transmitter with the key less entry system it is necessary to pro gram the transmitter s code identification number into...

Page 98: ...is event perform the registration steps again beginning with part 3 of the procedure 5 Before the electronic tone stops sound ing push the lock side of the power door lock switch the same number of ti...

Page 99: ...that entered the first time NOTE If the code entered the second time is not identical to the code entered the first time an error will occur In this event perform the procedure again be ginning with...

Page 100: ...lid re mains open after the 30 second period the horn will continue to sound for a maxi mum of 3 minutes If the door or the rear gate trunk lid is closed while the horn is sounding the horn will stop...

Page 101: ...get out of the vehi cle 4 Make sure that the engine hood and the trunk lid are locked 5 Close all doors and the rear gate on the Wagon Press to Arm the system Press to Disarm the system Security indic...

Page 102: ...e system is in the standby mode for a 30 second period after locking the doors with the remote transmitter The security indicator light will flash at short intervals during this period If any of the f...

Page 103: ...of your vehicle s alarm system for activation mode Refer to Activating and deactivat ing the alarm system in this section NOTE If your vehicle is not equipped with an immobilizer the security indicat...

Page 104: ...d once only vehicles with shock sensors deal er option NOTE Any of the above indicator light flash ings will recur each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position Rearming the alarm system...

Page 105: ...w All door windows can be controlled by the power window switch cluster at the driver side door Always use the child safety lock whenever a child rides in the rear seat Serious injury could result if...

Page 106: ...gers windows To open the passengers windows push the appropriate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired posi tion To close the window pull the switch up and hold it until it reac...

Page 107: ...l the latch engages To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle al ways keep the trunk lid closed while driving Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk When lea...

Page 108: ...he key Internal trunk lid release han dle The internal trunk lid release handle is a device designed to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk In the event children or adults become locked inside th...

Page 109: ...nk and play with the release han dle If the driver starts the vehicle without knowing that a child is in side the trunk and the child opens the lid using the release handle the child could fall out an...

Page 110: ...try system sec tions 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 To close the rear...

Page 111: ...f Release the switch after the moonroof has been raised or has been lowered com pletely Pushing the switch continuously may cause damage to the moonroof Sliding function 1 Open 2 Close Push the Open C...

Page 112: ...let anyone s hands arms head or any objects protrude from the moonroof A person could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or turns sharply or if the vehicle is involved in an accident...

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Page 114: ...14 Seatbelt warning light and chime 3 14 SRS airbag system warning light 3 15 Front passenger s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators 3 15 CHECK ENGINE warning light Malfunction indicator lamp 3 16 Ch...

Page 115: ...Headlight beam leveler U S spec WRX STI 3 25 Parking light switch 3 25 Front fog light button if equipped 3 26 Wiper and washer 3 26 Windshield wiper and washer switches 3 27 Rear window wiper and was...

Page 116: ...o the right and left as you turn the key Automatic transmission vehicles The key can be turned from ACC to LOCK only when the selector lever is in the P position Manual transmission vehicles The key c...

Page 117: ...al 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 a...

Page 118: ...driver s door is opened The light re mains on for 10 seconds and goes out af ter driver s door is closed or if the key is turned to the ON position Key interlock release AT ve hicles only If the key...

Page 119: ...ers and gauges light up 5 STI mark lights up 6 Regular illumination for driving be gins Cancelling sequential illumi nation of the combination meter With the ignition switch in the ON posi tion it is...

Page 120: ...change the mode indication briefly push the knob Each press of the knob changes the func tion alternately To set the trip meter to zero select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep...

Page 121: ...warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty Approximately 2 3 US gal 9 0 liters 1 9 Imp gal It only operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position NOTE This light does not go out un...

Page 122: ...a traffic jam when the engine is restarted immediately following a shut down When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range REV indicator light and buzz er WRX STI The...

Page 123: ...V alarm sys tem will automatically enter its next setting mode step 3 below in which you can ac tivate or deactivate the buzzer 3 Activate or deactivate the buzzer as desired using the REV setting kno...

Page 124: ...speed Odometer Trip meter 1 Trip meter 2 Odometer This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the LOCK ACC or ON position Odometer The odometer shows the total...

Page 125: ...the fuel gauge This indicates that the fuel filler door lid is located on the right side of the vehicle Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty approxi...

Page 126: ...ica tor 1 U S spec models 2 Canada spec models The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from 22 to 122 F 30 to 50 C The indicator can give a false reading un der any...

Page 127: ...ds to warn that the seatbelt is unfastened If the driver s seatbelt is not fastened a chime will also sound simultaneously If the driver s seatbelt is still not fastened 6 seconds later the warning li...

Page 128: ...ag system monitor ing If the front passenger s SRS frontal airbag is activated the passenger s frontal airbag ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF indicator will remain extinguished If the front...

Page 129: ...you should do the fol lowing Reduce vehicle speed Avoid hard acceleration Avoid steep uphill grades Reduce the amount of cargo if possi ble Stop towing a trailer as soon as pos sible The CHECK ENGINE...

Page 130: ...hicle speed and stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place Park the vehicle for several minutes After the light goes out you can start driving If the light does not go out contact the nearest SUBARU d...

Page 131: ...near the MIN level of the brake fluid reservoir with the ignition switch in the ON position and with the parking brake fully released If the brake system warning light should come on while driving wit...

Page 132: ...ly to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system in spected 6 If the brake fluid level is below the MIN mark DO NOT drive the vehicle In stead have the vehicle towed to the near est SUBARU dealer f...

Page 133: ...CRUISE main switch is pressed If you move the cruise control lever or press the main switch button while turning the ignition switch ON the cruise control function is deactivated and the CRUISE indica...

Page 134: ...indicator light flashes in the event of failure of the driver s control center differential Have the vehicle in spected by your SUBARU dealer For de tails refer to Chapter 7 Driver s Control Center D...

Page 135: ...r lights and license plate light are on second position Headlights parking lights instrument pan el illumination tail lights and license plate light are on To ensure safety do not attempt to set the t...

Page 136: ...STI The low beam headlights tail lights park ing lights and license plate lights will au tomatically come on when the engine has started under the following conditions The parking brake is fully rele...

Page 137: ...ter cornering return the lever to the neutral position by hand To signal a lane change push the turn sig nal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change The turn signal in dicator lig...

Page 138: ...n on coming vehicle may experience too much glare when your headlight beam height adjustment is high due to the vehicle car rying heavy load The headlight beam leveler can be used to adjust beam heigh...

Page 139: ...d or rear window is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window al ways use the windshiel...

Page 140: ...rinse the window glass and wiper blades with clean water The glass is clean if no beads form on the glass when you rinse with water If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this proc...

Page 141: ...the le ver 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 le ver The washer fluid sprays until you re l...

Page 142: ...window defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON po sition The rear window defogger button is locat ed on the climate control panel To turn on the defogger push the button To turn i...

Page 143: ...ndshield wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time push the button to turn it off It also turns off when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position If deicing is not com...

Page 144: ...el in the tank has dropped to the lower limit If the warning light illuminates refill the tank with water The tank is located on the right hand side of the trunk For the tank refilling method refer to...

Page 145: ...the automatic dimming function is tog gled on or off When the automatic dim ming function is on the auto dimming indi cator light green located to the right of the button will illuminate By pressing a...

Page 146: ...ed directions Should you encounter this situation return to step one of the above procedure and recali brate the mirror Compass zone adjustment Compass calibration zones 1 The zone setting is factory...

Page 147: ...er The outside mirror defogger operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON po sition To turn on the outside mirror defogger push the button To turn it off push the button again The indicator l...

Page 148: ...he 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 Horn To sound the horn pu...

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Page 150: ...4 9 Air flow control dial 4 9 Air inlet selection button 4 9 Air conditioner button 4 10 Temperature sensors 4 10 Operating tips for heater and air conditioner 4 11 Cleaning ventilation grille 4 11 E...

Page 151: ...4 2 Climate control Climate control Ventilator Air flow selection 400363...

Page 152: ...close the ventilator turn the knob clockwise Manual climate control sys tem if equipped Control panel 1 Air inlet selection lever 2 Air conditioner button 3 Rear window defogger button Refer to the R...

Page 153: ...air conditioner compressor operates automatically re gardless of the position of the air con ditioner button to defog the windshield quickly However the indicator on the air condi tioner button will...

Page 154: ...nd left air outlets To stop warm air flow from these outlets turn the corre sponding knob clockwise Heating and defrosting To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield 1 Set the air inlet se...

Page 155: ...air flow control dial to the position 3 Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature level 4 Set the fan speed control dial to the de sired speed Setting the temperature control dial fu...

Page 156: ...better defogging performance However the air conditioner indicator light does not come on at this time Automatic climate control system if equipped Although this climate control system can be used as...

Page 157: ...utton Press for at least 1 second Indicator will flash twice To use as semi automatic cli mate control system Each function can be individually set to AUTO mode independently of the others Any functio...

Page 158: ...supplied in each position are as follows AUTO The air flow control is adjusted au tomatically in accordance with the air tem perature inside and outside the passenger compartment the intensity of sunl...

Page 159: ...ght will illuminate OFF The air conditioner does not operate Push the button a second time to select this position The indicator light will go off AUTO When the button is pressed for at least one seco...

Page 160: ...ect sunlight drive with the windows open for a few minutes to al low outside air to circulate into the heated interior This results in quicker cooling by the air conditioner Keep the windows closed du...

Page 161: ...needed as a result of using the wrong re frigerant are not covered under warranty Air filtration system If your vehicle s air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system re place the...

Page 162: ...ment 3 Draw out the air filter element 1 Air filter element 2 Arrow mark 4 Replace the air filter element with new one 5 Reinstall the air filter cover 6 Connect the connector and reinstall the glove...

Page 163: ...pillar and the caution label to the driver side end of the instrument panel NOTE The filter can influence the air condi tioning heating and defroster perfor mance if not properly maintained Contact y...

Page 164: ...f equipped 5 3 Type A audio set if equipped 5 4 Radio operation 5 4 Compact disc player operation 5 7 CD changer control if optional in dash CD changer is connected 5 9 Type B audio set if equipped 5...

Page 165: ...mo mentary static flutter or station interfer ence If reception continues to be unsatis factory switch to a stronger station Installation of accessories Always consult your SUBARU dealer be fore insta...

Page 166: ...Radio operation refer to page 5 4 Compact disc player operation refer to page 5 7 CD changer control refer to page 5 9 Type B audio set Radio operation refer to page 5 11 Built in CD changer operatio...

Page 167: ...by pushing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the dial Tone and balance control The VOLUME control knob normally function as volume control This knob be come a control for Treble Bass F...

Page 168: ...an FM stereo broadcast is received Display Control mode Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise BAS Bass control For less bass sound For more bass sound TRE Treble control For less treble sound For more...

Page 169: ...not function proper ly if the station reception is weakened by distance from the station or proximity to tall buildings and hills Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a Preset button 5...

Page 170: ...D 8 cm 3 inch CD may also be used without any adapter NOTE Make sure to always insert a disc with the label side up If a disc is insert ed with the label side down it might be ejected or the player mi...

Page 171: ...s playing to play the song repeated ly The RPT indicator will come on and the song will be played continuously To cancel the repeat mode press the button again Then the RPT indicator goes out and norm...

Page 172: ...k NOTE If a disc is in the player the DISC button is used to change from CD play er operation to DISC changer opera tion Each time the DISC button is pressed the operating mode will change alternately...

Page 173: ...hanger will automati cally stop fast forwarding and start play back beginning with the first track on the current disc Fast reversing Press the side of the button 12 continuously to fast reverse the d...

Page 174: ...ch Volume control Bass Midrange Treble control and Fader Balance control dial Power switch and volume bass tre ble fader balance control PWR VOL The dial 8 is used for both power ON OFF and volume con...

Page 175: ...lowing sequence Display Control mode Turn counterclockwise Turn clockwise BASS Bass control For less bass sound For more bass sound MIDDLE Midrange control For less midrange sound For more midrange so...

Page 176: ...to return the dis play to original brightness Subsequently pressing the volume dial again for more than 1 5 seconds or if you can safely do so turning the light switch to the OFF position and back to...

Page 177: ...uildings and hills Selecting preset stations Presetting a station with a Preset button 7 allows you to select that station in a single operation Up to six AM FM1 and FM2 stations each may be preset Ho...

Page 178: ...the label side down it might be ejected or the player might shut off How to insert a CD s Inserting a CD 1 Press LOAD button 9 If the maga zine in the player has an idle position where you can insert...

Page 179: ...eginning with the first track To insert more discs in succession re peat Steps 1 and 2 While the player is in the loading mode if you press any of the other mode buttons FM 1 AM 2 the player will ente...

Page 180: ...ck Press the RDM button 12 while a disc is being played back to play all songs on the disc in a random order The RDM in dicator will come on and all songs on the disc will be played in a random order...

Page 181: ...5 18 Audio move the disc that has been ejected the All disc ejection mode will be canceled NOTE Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD sticking out because vibration might make it fall out...

Page 182: ...indicator Do not attempt to insert two or more discs into the slot at a time Doing so can cause mechanical damage to the CD changer Use only music CDs identified by a mark Do not use CDs listed in th...

Page 183: ...other disc repeat Steps 1 and 2 choosing a different Disc select button To remove discs when the ignition switch is in the Lock position press the Eject button and the first disc will be ejected Press...

Page 184: ...ping may occur when the CD player is subjected to severe vibration for exam ple when the vehicle is driven on a rough surface To remove a disc from the case press the center of the case and hold both...

Page 185: ...5 22 Audio 500034...

Page 186: ...ar passenger s cup holder 6 5 Accessory power outlet if equipped 6 5 Cigarette lighter socket 6 6 Use with a cigarette lighter 6 7 Using as an accessory power outlet 6 7 Ashtray 6 8 Floor mat if equip...

Page 187: ...eral seconds and grad ually goes out after all doors and the rear gate on the wagon are closed or if the key is inserted in the ignition switch The light also can be turned on by use of the remote key...

Page 188: ...vehicle make sure the light is turned off to avoid battery dis charge 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 Vanit...

Page 189: ...Center console To open the lid pull up the lock release Coin tray To open the coin tray pull the upper edge of the lid Always keep the storage compart ment closed while driving to re duce the risk of...

Page 190: ...ipped Electrical power 12V DC from the battery is available at the outlet when the ignition switch is either in the ACC or ON posi tion You can use an in car use electrical appli ance by connecting it...

Page 191: ...l appliances which are designed for 12V DC and which consume less than 120W Overloading the accessory power outlet can cause a short circuit Do not use double adapt ers or more than one electrical ap...

Page 192: ...se a short circuit and overheating re sulting in a fire If the socket is ever used for a plug in accessory such as a mo bile phone that may damage the portion of the socket s internal mechanism that c...

Page 193: ...sides of the ashtray and pull it out NOTE Particles of ash and tobacco will accu mulate around the hinges of the ash tray s inner lid Clean them off using a toothbrush or other narrow ended im plement...

Page 194: ...rear left passenger s hand grip 600513 Make sure the driver s floor mat is placed back in its proper location and correctly secured on its retain ing pin If the floor mat slips forward and interferes...

Page 195: ...ck into the cover housing while it is rewinding To remove the cover 1 Rewind the cover 2 Pull either sleeve on the end of the cov er housing to shorten the cover s length 3 Take it off the retainer St...

Page 196: ...iners Cargo tie down hooks Wag on if equipped 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 tie down hooks turn them down ou...

Page 197: ...ore small items To open the lid pull the tab up NOTE When storing a flat tire put the storage tray in the cargo area Do not place objects with a total weight exceeding 6 6 lbs 3 kg on a net attached t...

Page 198: ...o mode 7 13 Manual mode 7 13 Temporary release 7 15 Automatic transmission 7 16 Selector lever for automatic transmission 7 16 Shift lock release 7 19 Limited slip differential LSD if equipped 7 20 Po...

Page 199: ...e will result Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane num bers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index AKI Using a gasoline with a lowe...

Page 200: ...n no more than 15 MTBE or 10 ethanol for the proper operation of your SUBARU In addition some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines which are designed to reduce vehicle emissions...

Page 201: ...ace could be damaged NOTE You will see the or FUEL DOOR sign in the fuel gauge This indicates that the fuel filler door lid is located on the right side of the vehicle If the fuel filler cap is not ti...

Page 202: ...on a dynamometer and permits more accurate measurement of tailpipe emitted pollution than the basic emission test The U S Environmental Protection Agen cy EPA and states using two wheel dy namometers...

Page 203: ...icle if the number of OBD system readiness monitors Not Ready is greater than one Under this condition the vehicle operator should be instructed to drive his her vehicle for a few days to set the moni...

Page 204: ...ition switch again to the OFF posi tion After waiting for 10 seconds or longer turn the ignition switch to the START position without depressing the accelerator pedal 4 If the engine still refuses to...

Page 205: ...gone out after the engine has started The fuel injection system auto matically lowers the idle speed as the en gine warms up While the engine is warming up make sure that the selector lever is at the...

Page 206: ...momentarily and then try again Shifting speeds Recommended shifting speeds The best compromise between fuel econ omy and vehicle performance during nor mal driving is ensured by shifting up at the spe...

Page 207: ...lls downshift to a lower gear before the engine starts to la bor On steep downgrades downshift the transmission to 5th 4th 3rd or 2nd gear as necessary this helps to maintain a safe speed and to exten...

Page 208: ...wing table Maximum allowable speeds The following table shows the maximum speeds that are possible with each differ ent gear Never exceed the speed limit listed in the following table for each gear po...

Page 209: ...ey may overheat and not work properly The engine may on rare occasions knock when the vehicle rapidly accelerates or rapidly pulls away from a standstill This phenomenon is not an indication of a prob...

Page 210: ...because of the structure of the center differential It does not indicate a problem Auto mode In the auto mode the system estimates the driving and road conditions using sig nals from the wheel speed...

Page 211: ...beside the park ing brake lever By turning the control dial forward and rearward it is possible to change the initial LSD torque The center differential indicator lights in the combination meter give...

Page 212: ...lem The phenomenon will disappear when you turn the center dif ferential control dial to the rearmost position minimum initial LSD torque position Use the center differential indicator light only as a...

Page 213: ...l be restored as the vehicle contin ues to be driven for a while Selector lever for automatic transmission Do not shift from the P or N po sition into the D 3 2 1 or R position while depressing the ac...

Page 214: ...sition is for restarting a stalled en gine In this position the wheels and transmis sion are not locked In this position the transmission is neutral the vehicle will roll freely even on the slightest...

Page 215: ...lso 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 216: ...tor lever does not move from the P position with the brake pedal de pressed and the ignition switch in the ON position perform the following steps To override the shift lock 1 Set the parking brake an...

Page 217: ...gh speed driving NOTE WRX STI The rear differential may emit a knock ing sound when the vehicle is driven slowly with the steering wheel turned fully to either side This sound occurs because of the de...

Page 218: ...hen a tire is punctured Do not depress the brake pedal suddenly when a tire is punctured This could cause a loss of control of the vehicle Keep driv ing straight ahead while gradually reduc ing speed...

Page 219: ...Just after the vehicle is started you may feel on the brake pedal a vibration similar to when the ABS operates and you may also hear the sound of the ABS working from the engine compartment This is c...

Page 220: ...ine is started but goes out immediately remaining off The warning light remains on after the engine has been started but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 8 mph 12 km h The warn...

Page 221: ...brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously during driv ing Even if the EBD system fails the conven tional braking system will still function However the rear wheels wi...

Page 222: ...mly and put the shift lever in the 1 1st for an upgrade or R Re verse for a downgrade for manual trans mission vehicles or in the P Park posi tion for automatic transmission vehicles Always set the pa...

Page 223: ...le could quickly be come high enough to cause se vere or possibly fatal injuries to people Do not park the vehicle over flam mable materials such as dry grass waste paper or rags as they may burn easi...

Page 224: ...flash es To reactivate the cruise control function turn the ignition switch back to the ACC or LOCK position and then turn it again to the ON position To set cruise control 0 1 Push the main switch bu...

Page 225: ...rol after it has been temporarily canceled and with vehi cle speed of approximately 20 mph 32 km h or more push the control lever up ward in the RES ACC direction to return to the original cruising sp...

Page 226: ...he vehicle speed To decrease the speed by control lever Push the control lever downward in the SET COAST direction and hold it until the vehicle reaches the desired speed Then release the control leve...

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Page 228: ...riving 8 8 Operation during cold weather 8 8 Driving on snowy and icy roads 8 9 Corrosion protection 8 10 Snow tires 8 10 Tire chains 8 11 Rocking the vehicle 8 12 Loading your vehicle 8 12 Vehicle ca...

Page 229: ...long as possible Do not pump the accelerator and avoid racing the engine Avoid unnecessary engine idling Keep the engine properly tuned Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure shown on the tir...

Page 230: ...ever turn off the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving Keep your engine tuned up If you feel the engine running rough misfiring back firing or incomplete combustion have your vehicle checked an...

Page 231: ...performed at the specified time or mileage intervals Driving in foreign countries When planning to use your vehicle in an other country Confirm the availability of the correct fu el Refer to the Fuel...

Page 232: ...range as the original tires listed on the tire placard Using other siz es circumference or construction may re sult in severe mechanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle and may affect ride h...

Page 233: ...oad certain com mon sense precautions such as the fol lowing should be taken Make certain that you and all of your passengers are wearing seatbelts Carry some emergency equipment such as a towing rope...

Page 234: ...derbody If the vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody a mechanical breakdown or fire could occur Secure all cargo carried inside the vehi cle and make certain that i...

Page 235: ...ezing of washer flu id check the freezing temperatures in the table above when adjusting the fluid con centration to the outside temperature If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with a differen...

Page 236: ...nger if the tank is refilled whenever the fuel level reaches half empty If your SUBARU is not going to be used for an extended period it is best to have the fuel tank filled to capacity Driving on sno...

Page 237: ...ould have snow and sub zero temperatures Blades of this type give superior wiping performance in snowy conditions Be sure to use blades that are suitable for your vehicle NOTE When the season requirin...

Page 238: ...construc tion brand and load range and you should never mix radial belted bias or bias tires since this may result in dangerous han dling characteristics When you choose a tire make sure that there is...

Page 239: ...he wheels when trying to free the vehicle When the road surface is extremely slip pery you can obtain better traction by starting the vehicle with the transmission in 2nd than 1st both for MT and AT R...

Page 240: ...more prone to tip over Secure lengthy items properly to prevent them from shooting for ward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop Never exceed the maximum load limit If you do some parts on...

Page 241: ...is lower than the vehicle capacity weight ei ther front or rear GAW may exceed the GAWR depending on the distribution of the luggage When possible the load should be evenly distributed throughout the...

Page 242: ...t of the load on the roof thus affecting the driving characteristics Drive carefully Avoid rapid starts hard cornering and abrupt stops Crosswind effects will be increased Removal and installation of...

Page 243: ...the front roof rail support and the roof rail 4 Rotate raise the lower clamp up to the bottom of the roof rail and loosely tighten the T 30 torx head screw with the torx wrench provided through the to...

Page 244: ...are removed Lug gage on the roof will be thrown for ward or backward in sudden stops or rapid accelerations resulting in a dangerous road hazard Never exceed the maximum weight specified for the trai...

Page 245: ...ch ball must be securely installed on the ball mount 6 Connect your trailer to the hitch ball 7 Connect the trailer and the hitch with safety chains that will hold the trailer s maximum gross weight T...

Page 246: ...rrying vehicle Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle s engine drivetrain brakes tires and suspension and has an adverse effect on fuel economy If you do decide to tow a trailer your s...

Page 247: ...the following Ex ceeding the maximum load limits could cause personal injury and or vehicle damage Adequate size trailer brakes are required when the trailer and its cargo exceed 1 000 lbs 453 kg tot...

Page 248: ...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 Certification label GVWR is shown on the certification plat...

Page 249: ...nge in weight distribution while driving Tongue load Tongue load Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11 percent of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value of 200 lb...

Page 250: ...than in the front the load is taken off the rear axle of the towing vehicle This may cause the rear wheels to skid especially during braking or when vehicle speed is reduced dur ing cornering resulti...

Page 251: ...with Federal state province and or other applicable regulations Your SUBARU s brake system is not designed to be tapped into the trailer s hydraulic brake system Please ask your SUBARU dealer and pro...

Page 252: ...urer s specifications In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a trailer ask a commercial road service to repair the flat tire If you carry a regular size spare tire in your vehicle or t...

Page 253: ...sudden acceler ations If your vehicle has a manual trans mission always start out in first gear and release the clutch at moderate engine rev olution Avoid uneven steering sharp turns and rapid lane...

Page 254: ...using the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an uphill slope in stead of using the parking brake or foot brake That may cause the transmission fluid to overheat If your vehicle has an automatic...

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Page 256: ...e overheating 9 11 If steam is coming from the engine compartment 9 11 If no steam is coming from the engine compartment 9 11 Towing 9 11 Towing and tie down hooks 9 12 Using a flat bed truck 9 13 Tow...

Page 257: ...Temporary spare tire The temporary spare tire is smaller and lighter than a conventional tire and is de signed for emergency use only Remove the temporary spare tire and re install the conventional ti...

Page 258: ...located in the engine com partment and confirm that the Front wheel drive warning light AWD in the combination meter comes on The All Wheel Drive capability of the vehicle has now deactivated After r...

Page 259: ...at the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire Sedan 1 Jack 2 Jack handle 3 Spare tire Do not jack up the vehicle on an incline or a loose road surface The jack can come out of t...

Page 260: ...ceed as fol lows Sedan Remove the floor cover from the trunk Remove the storage compartment if so equipped Turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise then take the spare tire out Wagon Open the lid Remo...

Page 261: ...screw counterclockwise to loosen it then re move the jack If the jackscrew is too tight to be loosened by hand loosen it using a screwdriver or the jack handle The jack handle is stored under the spar...

Page 262: ...re 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 surface of the wheel and hub with a...

Page 263: ...service facility 14 Store the flat tire in the spare tire com partment Put the spacer and tighten the attaching bolt firmly Also store the jack and wheel nut wrench in their storage locations After p...

Page 264: ...lowed immediately 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 ex plodes if a flame or...

Page 265: ...other cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the engine lifting bracket Make sure that the cables are not near any moving parts and that the cab...

Page 266: ...e tank Then remove the radiator cap and fill the radiator with coolant If you remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator first wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap then turn the cap counter clo...

Page 267: ...d hole for attaching the towing hook 3 Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until its thread can no longer be seen 4 Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle After towing remove th...

Page 268: ...lever into the P po sition for automatic transmission vehicles To prevent deformation to the front bumper and the towing hook do not apply excessive lateral load to the towing hook 1 1 1 2 900274 Use...

Page 269: ...nal be careful not to scrape them when placing the vehicle on the carrier and when removing the vehicle from the carrier 900065 Never turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position while the ve hicle i...

Page 270: ...ate trim panel 3 Unlock the rear gate by pressing the le ver inside the trim to the left 4 Open the rear gate from outside by raising the rear gate handle Moonroof if the moonroof cannot be closed If...

Page 271: ...d repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer Maintenance tools Your vehicle is equipped with the following maintenance tools Screwdriver Towing hook eye bolt Wheel nut wrench Hex headed wrench vehicles w...

Page 272: ...e jack Sedan 1 Jack 2 Jack handle 3 Spare tire Wagon 1 Jack 2 Jack handle 3 Spare tire The jack handle is stored under the spare tire cover For how to use the jack refer to Flat tires section in this...

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Page 274: ...wheels 10 3 Corrosion protection 10 4 Most common causes of corrosion 10 4 To help prevent corrosion 10 4 Cleaning the interior 10 5 Seat fabric 10 5 Leather seat materials 10 5 Synthetic leather upho...

Page 275: ...d to dry there Rinse the vehicle thoroughly When washing the vehicle the brakes may get wet As a result the brake stopping distance will be longer To dry the brakes drive the vehicle at a safe speed w...

Page 276: ...g Use a good quality polish and wax and ap ply them according to the manufacturer s instructions Wax or polish when the paint ed surface is cool Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as th...

Page 277: ...pol lution 2 It is driven in areas of high humidity es pecially when temperatures range just above freezing 3 Dampness in certain parts of the vehi cle remains for a long time even though other parts...

Page 278: ...a com mercially available fabric cleaner Use the cleaner on a hidden place and make sure it does not affect the fabric adversely Use the cleaner according to its instructions NOTE When cleaning the s...

Page 279: ...er or gasoline must never be used on leather or synthetic interior materials Climate control panel audio panel instrument panel con sole panel and switches Use a soft damp cloth to clean the climate c...

Page 280: ...ecking the oil level 11 18 Recommended grade and viscosity 11 19 Automatic transmission fluid 11 20 Checking the fluid level 11 20 Recommended fluid 11 21 Front differential gear oil AT vehicles 11 21...

Page 281: ...des 11 37 Windshield wiper blades assembly 11 37 Windshield wiper blade rubber 11 38 Rear window wiper blade assembly 11 38 Rear window wiper blade rubber 11 39 Battery 11 40 Fuses 11 41 Main fuse 11...

Page 282: ...wo wheel dynamome ter or similar apparatus Attempt ing to do so will result in transmis sion damage and in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause an accident or injuries to persons nearby Always...

Page 283: ...onnectors of these sys tems are yellow for easy identifi cation NEVER use a circuit tester for these wiring If your SRS airbag or seatbelt pre tensioner needs service consult your nearest SUBARU deale...

Page 284: ...n the prop to its retainer 2 Lower the hood until it approaches ap proximately 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 d...

Page 285: ...oil level gauge AT page 11 21 3 Clutch fluid reservoir page 11 26 4 Automatic transmission fluid level gauge page 11 20 5 Brake fluid reservoir page 11 25 6 Fuse box page 11 41 7 Battery page 11 40 8...

Page 286: ...AT page 11 21 3 Automatic transmission fluid level gauge page 11 20 4 Clutch fluid reservoir page 11 26 5 Brake fluid reservoir page 11 25 6 Fuse box page 11 41 7 Battery page 11 40 8 Windshield wash...

Page 287: ...the notch mark This is caused by thermal expansion of the engine oil To prevent overfilling the engine oil do not add any additional oil above the upper lev el when the engine is cold Changing the oi...

Page 288: ...l has completely drained out 6 Remove under cover Turbo models Non turbo models 7 Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench 8 Before installing a new oil filter apply a thin coat of engine oil t...

Page 289: ...add more engine oil Recommended grade and viscosity Oil grade ILSAC GF 4 which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark Starburst mark or API classification SM with the words ENERGY CONSERV...

Page 290: ...to properly lubricate the engine Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driv ing conditions If the vehicle is used in desert areas in ar eas with very high temperatures or used for heavy duty a...

Page 291: ...e the engine is cool 2 If the level is close to or lower than the LOW level mark add coolant up to the FULL level mark If the reserve tank is empty remove the radiator cap and refill as required Never...

Page 292: ...the drain plug securely NOTE Turbo model only The cap without tabs on top of the ra diator does not need to be removed To add coolant remove the cap with tabs on the coolant tank on top of the en gine...

Page 293: ...ir tank Non turbo models MT 7 4 US qt 7 0 liters 6 2 Imp qt AT 7 3 US qt 6 9 liters 6 1 Imp qt Turbo models MT 8 1 US qt 7 7 liters 6 8 Imp qt AT 8 0 US qt 7 6 liters 6 7 Imp qt 1 FULL level mark 2 LO...

Page 294: ...ill be exces sive and engine life shortened The air cleaner element is a viscous type It is unnecessary to clean or wash the ele ment Replacing the air cleaner ele ment Replace the air cleaner element...

Page 295: ...nd then snap the two clamps on the air cleaner case cover Non turbo models 1 Unsnap the two clamps holding the air cleaner case cover 2 Push the air cleaner case cover in the direction of the arrow sh...

Page 296: ...lt to replace the spark plugs It is recommended that you have the spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU dealer The spark plugs should be replaced ac cording to the maintenance schedule in the Warranty a...

Page 297: ...place a straight edge ruler across two adjacent pulleys and apply a force of 22 lbs 98 N 10 kg midway between the pulleys by using a spring scale Belt deflection should be the amount specified If a b...

Page 298: ...le to bring the level up to the upper level Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives Never use different brands together Oil grade API classification G...

Page 299: ...shift the selector lever in each po sition Then shift it in the P position and run the engine at idling speed 1 Yellow handle A HOT range B COLD range 1 Upper level 2 Lower level 4 Pull out the dipst...

Page 300: ...be sure to use a fluid of the types specified above Front differential gear oil AT vehicles Checking the oil level 1 Yellow handle 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine 2 Pull out...

Page 301: ...l pro tector provides protection to the rear dif ferential assembly during off road use Removal of the rear differential protector is not required when checking the oil level 1 Filler plug 2 Drain plu...

Page 302: ...Be careful not to spill rear differ ential gear oil when adding it If rear differential gear oil touches the exhaust pipe it may cause a bad smell smoke and or a fire If rear differential gear oil ge...

Page 303: ...etween COLD MIN and COLD MAX on the sur face of the reservoir tank 3 If the fluid level is lower than the appli cable MIN line add the recommended fluid as necessary to bring the level be tween the MI...

Page 304: ...tion is advisable Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air Any absorbed moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking performance If the vehicle requires frequent re filling there may be a leak If...

Page 305: ...s ad visable Clutch fluid absorbs moisture from the air Any absorbed mois ture can cause improper clutch operation If the vehicle requires frequent re filling there may be a leak If you suspect a prob...

Page 306: ...properly if the pedal stroke de creases with each depression Brake pedal Check the brake pedal free play and re serve distance according to the mainte nance schedule in the Warranty and Maintenance B...

Page 307: ...couple 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 the free pl...

Page 308: ...e stroke is out of the specified range adjust it by turning the adjusting nut located on the parking brake lever Parking brake stroke 7 8 notches 44 lbs 196 N 20 kg Parking brake stroke Check the park...

Page 309: ...er tires and all season tires on roads oth er than snow covered and icy roads Tire inspection Check on a daily basis that the tires are free from serious damage nails and stones At the same time check...

Page 310: ...tire pressure to in crease Be careful not to mistakenly re lease air from a warm tire to reduce its pressure NOTE The air pressure in a tire increases by approximately 4 3 psi 30 kPa 0 3 kgf cm2 when...

Page 311: ...ecome worn during use Wheel imbalance caus es the steering wheel to vibrate slightly at certain vehicle speeds and detracts from the vehicle s straight line stability It can also cause steering and su...

Page 312: ...similarly switching the front and rear tires on the left hand side of the vehicle Each tire must be kept on its original side of the vehicle Replace any damaged or unevenly worn tire at the time of r...

Page 313: ...RU dealers NOTE When any of the wheels is removed and replaced for tire rotation or to change a flat tire always check the tightness of the wheel nuts after driv ing approximately 600 miles 1 000 km I...

Page 314: ...rmly and completely around the tire otherwise the chains may scratch the wheel When wheel nuts balance weights or the center cap is replaced be sure to re place them with genuine SUBARU parts designed...

Page 315: ...ean wa ter In areas where water freezes in winter use an anti freeze type windshield washer fluid SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid contains 58 5 methyl alcohol and 41 5 surfactant by volume Its freezing...

Page 316: ...blades with clean water The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield with water If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this method replace the wiper b...

Page 317: ...om the old blade rubber and in stall them in the new blade rubber 3 Align the claws of the metal support with the grooves in the rubber and slide the blade rubber assembly into the metal support until...

Page 318: ...wiper blade rub ber 1 Pull out the end of the blade rubber as sembly to unlock it from the plastic sup port 2 Pull the blade rubber assembly out of the plastic support 1 Metal spines 3 If the new bla...

Page 319: ...r any battery be sure to extinguish all cigarettes matches and light ers Never expose a battery to an open flame or electric sparks Bat teries give off a gas which is high ly flammable and explosive F...

Page 320: ...al low metal tools to contact the pos itive battery terminal and anything connected to it WHILE you are at the same time in contact with any other metallic portion of the vehi cle because a short circ...

Page 321: ...e box in the engine compartment 1 Good 2 Blown If any lights accessories or other electri cal controls do not operate inspect the corresponding fuse If a fuse has blown replace it 1 Turn the ignition...

Page 322: ...eck the main fuses if any electrical 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 speci fied rat...

Page 323: ...11 44 Maintenance and service Replacing bulbs B00474 10 9 12 11 15 14 13 14 13 6 5 4 7 8 1 2 3 15 11 16 10...

Page 324: ...15 License plate light 12V 5W 168 16 Cargo area light 12V 5W Headlights WRX STI Replace any bulb only with a new bulb of the specified wattage Using a bulb of different wattage could re sult in a fir...

Page 325: ...duct NOTE If headlight aiming is required con sult your SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight aim It may be difficult to replace the bulbs Have your SUBARU dealer re place the bulbs if...

Page 326: ...iner spring securely 6 Reconnect the electrical connector 7 Install the bulb cover Left hand low beam light bulb High beam light bulbs 1 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb 2 Remove the...

Page 327: ...Front fog light It may be difficult to replace the bulbs Have your SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary Rear combination lights Sedan 1 Remove the clip from the rear trunk trim with a screwdr...

Page 328: ...ide the rear combination lamp as sembly to the rear and remove it from the vehicle 1 Brake tail light 2 Rear turn signal light 3 Backup light 4 Remove the bulb socket from the rear combination light a...

Page 329: ...fasten the bolts 8 Install the side cover and secure it with the clips License plate light 1 Remove the mounting screws using a Phillips screwdriver 2 Remove the lens 3 Pull the bulb out of the socke...

Page 330: ...cover by squeezing its sides and pulling it 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket Install a new bulb 3 Reinstall the cover High mount stop light Sedan 1 Remove the high mount stop light cov er by prying t...

Page 331: ...en remove the high mount stop light cover 2 Remove the bulbs from the socket by pushing it and turning counterclockwise Install a new bulb 3 Reinstall the cover 4 Tighten the mounting screws NOTE Othe...

Page 332: ...2 2 Engine 12 3 Electrical system 12 3 Capacities 12 4 Tires 12 4 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...

Page 333: ...WRX Drive system AWD Transmission type AT MT AT MT MT AT MT AT MT AT MT Overall length 175 8 4 465 Overall width Sedan 68 5 1 740 Wagon 66 7 1 695 67 3 1 710 66 7 1 695 Overall height Without roofrail...

Page 334: ...turbo WRX STI Engine type Horizontally opposed liquid cooled 4 cylinder 4 stroke gasoline engine Displacement cc cu in 2 457 150 Bore Stroke in mm 3 9 3 1 99 5 79 0 Compression ratio 10 0 1 8 4 1 8 2...

Page 335: ...ission oil AT 10 0 US qt 9 5 liters 8 4 Imp qt Power steering fluid 0 7 US qt 0 7 liter 0 6 Imp qt Engine coolant Non turbo engine MT 7 4 US qt 7 0 liters 6 2 Imp qt AT 7 3 US qt 6 9 liters 6 1 Imp qt...

Page 336: ...Wagon 2 5 liter non turbo 2 5 liter turbo 2 5 liter non turbo 2 5 liter turbo 2 5i WRX WRX STI 2 5i OUTBACK SPORT WRX Drive system AWD Toe Front 0 in 0 mm Rear 0 in 0 mm Camber Front 0 15 0 25 0 30 0...

Page 337: ...2 15A Heater fan 3 15A Power door lock Remote keyless entry 4 20A Cigarette lighter Remote controlled rear view mirrors 5 10A Tail light Parking light 6 15A SRS airbag 7 15A Fog light 8 20A ABS soleno...

Page 338: ...d washer 16 20A Brake light 17 15A Air conditioner 18 15A Backup light Cruise control 19 20A Mirror heater 20 Empty 21 15A Ignition coil Non turbo model only 22 10A ABS ignition 23 20A Accessory power...

Page 339: ...e rating Circuit 1 20A Radiator cooling fan Main 2 20A Radiator cooling fan Sub 3 30A ABS motor 4 20A Rear window defogger 5 15A Hazard warning flasher Horn 6 15A Turn signal lights 7 10A Automatic tr...

Page 340: ...turn signal light 12V 21W Parking light 12V 5W 168 Front side marker light 12V 5W Rear combination light Brake tail light 12V 21 5W 7443 Turn signal light 12V 21W Amber Backup light 12V 21W 7440 High...

Page 341: ...Vehicle identification number 2 Vacuum hose connections label Emission control label 3 Tire inflation pressure label 4 Certification plate 5 Bar cord label U S only 6 Vehicle identification number pl...

Page 342: ...practices 13 7 Vehicle load limit how to determine 13 8 Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities 13 10 Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on t...

Page 343: ...n of its indi vidual elements P Metric With the P Metric system Section Width is measured in millimeters To convert millimeters into inches divide by 25 4 The Aspect Ratio Section Height divided by Se...

Page 344: ...epresent the year For example 0101 means the 1st week of 2001 Other markings The following makings are also placed on the sidewall Maximum permissible inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pre...

Page 345: ...d in the plies both sidewall and tread area of this tire For example PLIES TREAD 2 STEEL 2 POLYESTER SIDEWALL 2 POLYESTER Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG For details refer to Uniform tire qual ity g...

Page 346: ...is as follows Item 2 5i OUTBACK SPORT WRX WRX STI Tire size P205 55R16 89V 215 45R17 91W 225 45R17 90W Wheel size 16 61 2 JJ 17 7 JJ 17 8 JJ Pressure Front 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 33 psi 230 kPa 2...

Page 347: ...se a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the specific values Driving even a short distance warms up the tires and increases the tire pressures Also the tire pressures are affected by the ou...

Page 348: ...aded vehicle weight and dividing by two Vehicle normal load on a tire Load on an individual tire that is deter mined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight accessory weight and norm...

Page 349: ...Load limit total weight of occupants total weight of optional equipment tongue load of a trailer if applicable For towing capacity information and weight limits refer to Trailer towing section in cha...

Page 350: ...lacard with the state ment The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed 408 kg or 900 lbs For example the vehicle has one oc cupant weighing 165 lbs 75 kg plus cargo weighing 375 lb...

Page 351: ...by 32 lbs 15 kg or more Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capaci ties The sum of four tires maximum load ratings must exceed the maximum loaded vehicle weight GVWR In addition sum of...

Page 352: ...m Steps for Determining Cor rect Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The com bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight...

Page 353: ...of tires depends upon the ac tual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving hab its service practices and differences in road characteris...

Page 354: ...a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA can not become involved in individual problems between you your deal er or Subaru of America Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline...

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Page 357: ...Automatic climate control system 4 7 Automatic transmission 7 16 Capacities 12 4 Fluid 11 20 Selector lever 7 16 Shift lock release 7 19 Temperature warning light 3 17 Automatic Emergency Locking Retr...

Page 358: ...ator grille 4 11 Climate control system Automatic 4 7 Manual 4 3 Clock 3 22 Clutch fluid 11 26 Clutch pedal 11 28 Coat hook 6 9 Coin tray 6 4 Cooling system 11 12 Corrosion protection 8 10 10 4 Cruise...

Page 359: ...own the rear seat 1 8 Front Differential gear oil 11 21 Fog light 11 48 Fog light button 3 26 Seatbelt pretensioners 1 20 Seats 1 2 Turn signal light 11 48 Fuel 7 2 Economy hints 8 2 Filler lid and ca...

Page 360: ...2 2 L Leather seat materials 10 5 Light Cargo area 6 2 11 50 Dome 6 2 11 50 Map 6 2 11 50 Light control switch 3 22 Limited slip differential LSD 7 20 Loading your vehicle 8 12 LSD Limited slip diffe...

Page 361: ...22 Differential oil temperature warning light 3 17 Gate 2 23 Seats 1 6 Rear seat Folding down Wagon 1 8 Rear window Defogger button 3 29 Wiper and washer switch 3 28 Recommended Automatic transmissio...

Page 362: ...11 SRS airbag Supplemental Restraint System airbag 4 1 35 SRS airbag system monitors 1 56 SRS airbag system servicing 1 57 SRS airbag system warning light 3 15 SRS side airbag 1 51 Starting the engine...

Page 363: ...4 Warning lights ABS 3 17 All Wheel Drive 3 19 Anti lock Brake System 3 17 AT OIL TEMPerature 3 17 Brake system 3 18 Charge 3 16 CHECK ENGINE 3 16 Door open 3 19 Oil pressure 3 16 R Diff TEMPerature 3...

Page 364: ...10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 11 12 13 000134...

Page 365: ...rformance and driveability it is required that you use super premium grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Resea...

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