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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

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Always consult your SUBARU dealer if

you want to install any accessory parts on

your vehicle.

Installation of additional electri-

cal/electronic equipment such

as a mobile two-way radio on or

near the SRS airbag system

components and/or wiring is

not advisable. This could inter-

fere with proper operation of the

SRS airbag system.

Do not perform any of the following

modifications. 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

the front end.
Modification of the suspension

system or front end structure.
Installation of a tire of different

size and construction from the

tires specified on the vehicle plac-

ard attached to the driver

s door

pillar or specified for individual

vehicle models in this Owner

Manual.

Attachment of any equipment

(side steps or side sill protectors,

etc.) other than genuine SUBARU

accessory parts to the side body.

Summary of Contents for 2006 Impreza

Page 1: ...ecifications 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 prior notice and without incurring any ob ligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previous ly sold This Owner s Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment including factor...

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

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Page 4: ...d 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 your vehicle This manual is composed of fourteen chapters Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the infor mation you want Chapt...

Page 5: ...Chapter 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 listing of all that s in this manual You can use it to quickly find something you want to read Safety warnings You will find a number of WARNINGs CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual These safety warni...

Page 6: ...d 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 ment panel illumination Mark Name Head lights Headlight beam leveler Illumination brightness Fan speed Instrument panel outlets Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets Foot outlets Windshield defr...

Page 7: ...ys 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 combined protec tion in case of a serious accident Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the ve hicle has the SRS airbag The SRS airbags deploy with con...

Page 8: ...injured 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 AIRBAG Always use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in the rear seat Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out Refer to the Child safety locks section i...

Page 9: ...sed 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 able 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 a...

Page 10: ...e 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 time and impair your perception judgment and at tentiveness If you drive after taking them it may increase your your passengers and other persons risk of being involved in a serious or fa tal accident ...

Page 11: ...e 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 wheels section in chapter 11 for detailed information California proposition 65 warning Driving at high speeds with exces sively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly...

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 Specifications Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Index ...

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 10 Front fog light button page 3 26 11 Tie down hooks page 9 11 12 Towing hooks page 9 11 ...

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 23 7 Roof rail page 8 14 ...

Page 15: ...ssenger 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 seat page 1 6 ...

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: ...iper 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 4 1 10 Cruise control page 7 27 11 Horn page 3 35 12 SRS airbag page 1 35 13 Tilt steering page 3 35 14 Fuse box page 11 41 15 Hood lock release knob page 11 4 16 Power windows page 2 18 ...

Page 18: ...3 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 page 3 22 9 Headlight ON OFF page 3 22 10 Headlight flasher High Low beam change page 3 22 11 Turn signal for lane change page 3 24 12 Turn signal page 3 24 ...

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 reset knob page 3 11 8 Outside temperature indicator page 3 13 9 Low fuel warning light page 3 12 ...

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 9 REV setting knob page 3 9 10 Outside temperature indicator page 3 9 11 Low fuel warning light page 3 8 ...

Page 21: ...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 meter page 3 11 8 Outside temperature indicator page 3 13 9 Low fuel warning light page 3 12 ...

Page 22: ...elector 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 reset knob page 3 11 8 Outside temperature indicator page 3 13 9 Low fuel warning light page 3 12 ...

Page 23: ...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 9 REV setting knob page 3 9 10 Outside temperature indicator page 3 9 11 Low fuel warning light page 3 8 ...

Page 24: ...ctor 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 meter page 3 11 8 Outside temperature indicator page 3 13 9 Low fuel warning light page 3 12 ...

Page 25: ...ng 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 indicator light if equipped 3 21 Cruise control indica tor light if equipped 3 20 Cruise control set indi cator light 3 20 REV indicator light if equipped 3 21 Rear differential oil temperature warning ...

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 restraint system 1 24 Choosing a child restraint system 1 25 Installing child restraint systems with A ELR seatbelt 1 26 Installing a booster seat 1 29 Installation of child restraint systems by use...

Page 29: ...should 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 as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat 100082 Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force ...

Page 30: ...ck 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 tions For instructions and precau tions concerning child restraint sys tems see the Child restraint sys tems section in this chapter 100240 100241 To prevent the passenger from slid ing under the seatb...

Page 31: ...ter 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 tilt forward slightly in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear decreasing the amount of rearward head movement and thus reducing the risk of whiplash For maximum effectiveness the head restraint...

Page 32: ...r 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 adjusted and driver pas senger sits in the correct position on the seat If your vehicle is involved in a rear end collision have an autho rized SUBARU dealer inspect the active head restraints The act...

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 put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions If you do so the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the ab domen will increase...

Page 34: ...t 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 a rope or something equiva lent 200228 Avoid loading objects longer than 6 6 ft 2 m and heavier than 55 lbs 25 kg Such objects can interfere with the driver s proper operation of the vehicle possibl...

Page 35: ...aise 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 restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position Be fore sitting on the seat raise the head restraint to the click position 100098 100099 After returning the rear seat to its original posit...

Page 36: ...herwise 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 effective in preventing or reducing injury Each seatbelt is designed to sup port only one person Never use a single belt for two or more per sons even children Otherwise in an accident serious injury or de...

Page 37: ...straint 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 airbag de ploys 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 improperly re strained Because children ...

Page 38: ...on 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 tracts fully and the retractor returned to the Emergency Locking Retractor ELR mode For instructions on how to convert the re tractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode see the Child restrai...

Page 39: ...r 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 lap belt over stronger hip bones in stead of across the weaker abdo men Seatbelts provide maximum re straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat To reduce the risk of sliding un...

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 waist Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for the driver front passenger To lower the anchor height pu...

Page 41: ...y 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 waist When wearing the seatbelts make sure the shoul...

Page 42: ...dle 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 webbing in the door Rear center seatbelt on Wagon 1 Center seatbelt tongue plate 2 Connector tongue 3 Connector buckle 4 Center seatbelt buckle 100686 When wearing the seatbelts make sure the shoulder...

Page 43: ...sted 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 mating buckle on right hand side always check that the webbing is not twist ed 100109 Be sure to fasten both tongue plates to the respective buckles If the seatbelt is used only as a shoulder belt with th...

Page 44: ...ghtly 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 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 Unfastening the seatbelt Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle o...

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 minor damage is found 100118 100289 Do not allow the retractor to roll up the seatbelt too quickly Other wise the metal tongue plates may hit against the trim resulting in damaged trim Have the seatbe...

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 buckle When releasing the seatbelt press on the buckle release button on the extender not on the seatbelt This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself Be sure to observe...

Page 47: ...al 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 retractor assemblies must be replaced only by an authorized SUBARU dealer When replacing seat belt retractor assemblies use only genuine SUBARU parts If either front seatbelt does not re tract or cannot...

Page 48: ...ide 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 sen sor Front passenger s occupant detection system weight sensor Front passenger s occupant detection control module Front passenger s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator All related wiring When disca...

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 nearest SUBARU dealer The front sub sensors are located in both front fenders and the SRS air bag control module including the impact sensors is located under the center console If you need service or repa...

Page 50: ...heir 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 safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions All U S states and Canadian provinces require that infants and small children be restrained in an appr...

Page 51: ...ild 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 secured firmly due to projec tion of the seat cushion In this seating position you should use only a child restraint system that has a bottom base that fits snugly against the contours of the seat cushion ...

Page 52: ...estrained 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 improperly restrained Because chil dren 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 includi...

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 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 restraint sys tems can be thrown around inside of the v...

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 retract fully Installing forward facing child re straint 1 Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position 2 Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system f...

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 restraint can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seat belt 7 Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out ALR properl...

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 the child restraint system before you place a child in it Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle Unsecured child restraint sys tems can be thrown around inside of the vehicl...

Page 57: ...t 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 sitioned lap belt will increase the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen and both can result in serious internal injury or death Make sure the shoulder bel...

Page 58: ...child 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 cushion meets the seatback The tether anchorages upper anchorag es are provided for all the seating posi tions middle and both window side ones of the rear seat You will find marks at the bottom of the re...

Page 59: ...the 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 to connect the child restraint sys tem properly to the lower anchorages While pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion pull both left and right lower tether belts up to secure the child restr...

Page 60: ...our 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 tether proceed as follows while observing the in structions by the child restraint system manufacturer Since a top tether can provide additional stability by offering another connection between a child re...

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 Remove the headrest at the window side seating position where the child re straint system has been installed with the lower anchorages or seatbelt lift up the headrest while pressing the release but ton...

Page 62: ...agnostic 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 bags and lap shoulder re straints Your vehicle is equipped with a supple mental restraint system in addition to a lap shoulder belt at each front seating po sition The supplemental restraint system SRS...

Page 63: ...pro 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 when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in prop er position such as one thrown forward during pre accident brak ing Even when properly positioned there remains a possibility that an occupant may ...

Page 64: ...ypes 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 posi tions than in the front seating po sitions For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint sys tem see the Child restraint sys tems section in this chapter NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD ...

Page 65: ...8 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 passenger s side 13 Seatbelt buckle switch front passen ger s side 14 Seatbelt buckle switch driver s side 15 Driver s seat position sensor 16 Front passenger s seatbelt tension sen sor 17 Front passenger ...

Page 66: ...t 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 combination with a seatbelt All occupants should wear a seatbelt or be seated in an appropriate child restraint system The driver s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the steering wheel The...

Page 67: ...t 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 seat 100155 It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag con tacts an occupant not in proper po sition such as one thrown toward the front of the...

Page 68: ...l 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 airbag system warning light comes on NOTE The driver s SRS side airbag and seat belt pretensioner are not controlled by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system Front passenger s SRS frontal air ba...

Page 69: ...nder 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 warn ing light will illuminate Have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer imme diately if the SRS airbag system warning light comes on If your vehicle has sustained impact this may affect the pr...

Page 70: ...m 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 occupant load for a time exceeding the predeter mined monitoring time period The seat is occupied by a child who has outgrown a child restraint system See WARNING that follows or by a small adult Th...

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 relevant corrective actions described above relocate the child restraint system to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection NOTE When a child who has outgrown a child ...

Page 72: ...ng 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 the backward forward posi tion and seatback of front passenger s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth Next turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait 6 seco...

Page 73: ...aru 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 distributor or dealer from which you bought your vehicle ...

Page 74: ...airbag 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 a predeter mined amount of force during a frontal col lision the control module sends signals to the airbag module s only driver s module or both driver s and front passenger s modules instructing t...

Page 75: ...sser 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 deployment of only the driver s SRS fron tal airbag or both driver s and front pas senger s SRS frontal airbags would not help the occupant in those situations The driver s and front passenger s SRS fro...

Page 76: ...r 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 or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver s driver s and front passenger s SRS frontal airbag s is unlikely ...

Page 77: ...sically 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 or if it is involved in a low speed frontal collision 1 First impact 2 Second impact In an accident where the vehicle is impact ed more than once the driver s and or front passenger s SRS frontal ai...

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 lean unnecessarily close to either front door The SRS side airbag is stored in both front seat seatbacks next to the door and it provides protection by deploying rapidly faster than the blink of an eye ...

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 anyway and should be properly restrained at all times 100623 Do not attach accessories to the door trim or near either SRS side air bags and do not place objects near the SRS side airbags In the event of...

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 inflates the SRS side airbag After deployment the SRS side airbag will de flate in a few seconds The SRS side airbag deploys even when no one occupies the seat on the side on which an impact is appl...

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 may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag will most likely deploy A severe side impact near the front seat acti...

Page 82: ...an 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 onto its side or roof There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS side airbag deployment In the event of acci dents like those illustrated the SRS side airbag may not dep...

Page 83: ...e 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 SRS airbag system monitors A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system including front seatbelt pretensioners while the vehicle is being driven The SRS airbag syste...

Page 84: ...to 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 Flashing or flickering of the warn ing light No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position Continuous illumination of the warning light Illumination...

Page 85: ...e 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 frayed or otherwise damaged Precautions against vehicle modification If you need service or repair in areas listed in the following have an au thorized SUBARU dealer perform the work The SRS airbag cont...

Page 86: ...ons 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 the front end Modification of the suspension system or front end structure Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle plac ard attached to the d...

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Page 88: ...lacing 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 system 2 14 Arming the system 2 14 Disarming the system 2 15 Valet mode 2 16 Passive arming 2 16 Tripped sensor identification 2 17 Shock sensors dealer option 2 17 Child safety locks 2 18 Windows 2 18 P...

Page 89: ...ion 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 attached to the key set Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place not in the vehicle This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehi cl...

Page 90: ...itions 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 express ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE To protect your vehicle from theft please pay close attention to the fol lowi...

Page 91: ...ou 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 security all the keys registered with your vehicle s immobilizer system will have their ID codes erased and re regis tered when a new key is made Therefore all of your vehicle s keys must be present ...

Page 92: ...tate 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 Wagon are closed before starting to drive Key lock in prevention func tion This function prevents the doors from be ing locked with the key still in the ignition switch Behavior with key lock in pre...

Page 93: ...BARU 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 be locked and unlocked by the power door locking switches located at the driv er s side and the front passenger s side doors To lock the doors push the front side of the switch To unlock the doors pus...

Page 94: ...ending 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 tower or remote controller of home electronic appliances The remote keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ig nition switch to prevent accidental lockout LOCK ARM butt...

Page 95: ...y 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 parked among many vehicles in a large parking lot Provided you are within 30 feet 10 meters of the vehicle pressing the button three times in a five sec ond period will cause your vehicle s horn to s...

Page 96: ...tter 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 Remove the old battery from the hold er 1 Negative side facing up 3 Replace with a new battery Type CR2025 or equivalent making sure to in stall the new battery with the negative side facing up 4 Reins...

Page 97: ...o 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 the system A label showing the code is affixed to the bag containing the transmitter and another is affixed to the circuit board inside the transmitter If there is no bag open the transmitter case an...

Page 98: ...his 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 times as the leftmost digit of the transmitter code For example push the lock switch eight times if the leftmost digit of the code is 8 NOTE The electronic tone will stop sound ing when you start enter...

Page 99: ...o 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 part 5 If an error occurs five times perform the procedure again starting with part 3 10 If you wish to program another trans mitter code into the system up to four transmitter codes can be programme...

Page 100: ...k 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 sounding with a delay of up to 30 seconds The alarm is triggered by Opening a door the rear gate or trunk lid Physical impact to the vehicle such as forced entry only vehicles with shock sen sors de...

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 indicator light 6 Briefly press the button for less than two seconds All doors and the rear gate on the Wagon will lock an electronic chirp will sound once the turn signal lights will flash once and the i...

Page 102: ...he 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 following actions is done during the standby period the system will not switch to the surveillance state Doors are unlocked using the re mote transmitter Any door including the rear gate of a Wagon or...

Page 103: ...g 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 indicator light does not flash during the valet mode Passive arming When passive arming mode has been programmed by the dealer arming of the system is automatically accomplished without using the remote tra...

Page 104: ...ed 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 cancels the flashing Shock sensors dealer op tion The shock sensors trigger the alarm sys tem when they sense impacts applied to the vehicle and when any of their electric wires is cut The alarm syst...

Page 105: ...ow 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 a child accidentally opened the door and fell out LOCK 200876 To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment you must do the following When operating the power win dows be extremely careful to...

Page 106: ...ngers 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 reaches the desired po sition 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 win dows canno...

Page 107: ...il 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 leaving the vehicle either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release Also make certain that the trunk is closed On hot or sunny days the temper ature in the trunk could...

Page 108: ...the 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 the trunk the handle allows them to open the lid The handle is located on the inside of the trunk lid To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk press the yellow handle downward as indi cated by the a...

Page 109: ...unk 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 and be killed or seriously injured Do not close the lid while gripping the release handle The handle may be damaged Do not use the handle as a hook to fasten straps or ropes to secure your cargo in the...

Page 110: ...ntry 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 gate lower it slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull down on the recessed grip 200412 To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the v...

Page 111: ...of 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 Close switch rearward to open the moonroof The sun shade will also be opened together with the moon roof Push the Open Close switch forward to close the moonroof The moonroof will stop halfway if you ...

Page 112: ...r 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 To avoid serious personal injury caused by entrapment you must do the following Before closing the moonroof make sure that no one s hands arms head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the...

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Page 114: ...3 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 Charge warning light 3 16 Oil pressure warning light 3 16 AT OIL TEMPerature warning light AT vehicles 3 17 Rear differential oil temperature warning light WRX STI 3 17 ABS warning light 3 17 Brake sys...

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 washer switch Wagon 3 28 Rear window defogger button 3 29 Windshield wiper deicer if equipped 3 30 Intercooler water spray switch WRX STI 3 31 Mirrors 3 32 Inside mirror 3 32 Outside mirrors 3 33 Tilt s...

Page 116: ...to 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 can be turned from ACC to LOCK only when the key is pushed in while turning it 300564 300565 300566 Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK while the vehicle is being driven or towed because that will ...

Page 117: ...mal 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 automatically returns to the ON position For vehicle with immobilizer If your registered key fails to start the en gine pull out the key once the security in dicator light will blink and then insert t...

Page 118: ...n 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 can 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 scr...

Page 119: ...ters 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 possible to cancel sequential illu mination of the combination meter Press the trip knob while turning the REV setting knob clockwise or counterclock wise The buzzer will sound briefly and the outsid...

Page 120: ...o 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 the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds NOTE If the connection between the combi nation meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle mainte nance or fuse replacement the data re corded ...

Page 121: ...l 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 unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4 0 US gal 15 liters 3 3 Imp gal Temperature gauge 1 Normal operating range The temperature gauge shows engine coolant te...

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 REV alarm system issues a warning using the REV indicator light and a buzz er if additionally selected when the en gine speed reaches a level previously set using the REV setting knob If you press t...

Page 123: ...EV 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 knob Turn the knob clockwise to acti vate the buzzer The indicator will show ON and the buzzer will sound three times With the buzzer activated en gine speed warnings are given by both the REV indicator...

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 distance that the vehicle has been driven Double trip meter The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero To change the mode indication briefly push...

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 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 unless the tank is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity...

Page 126: ...dica 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 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 following a shut down When the actual outsid...

Page 127: ...nds 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 light will re main lit for 15 seconds If the driver s seat belt is still not fastened even 15 seconds later 21 seconds after turning ON the ig nition switch the warning lights will alter nate between f...

Page 128: ...bag 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 passenger s SRS frontal airbag is deactivated the passenger s frontal air bag ON indicator will remain extinguished while the OFF indicator will illuminate With the ignition switch turned to the ON ...

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 warning light may stop blinking and come on steadily after several driving trips You should have your vehicle checked by an authorized SUBARU dealer immediately Charge warning light If this light com...

Page 130: ...ehicle 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 dealer for service NOTE If the tire pressures are not correct and or the tires are not all the same size and brand the rear differential will be heavily loaded when the vehicle is driven resulting in ...

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 with the parking brake fully released and with the ignition switch positioned in ON it could be an indication of leaking of brake fluid or worn brake pads If this occurs immediately stop the vehicle at ...

Page 132: ...lly 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 for repair Door open warning light The door open warning light comes on if any door or the rear gate is not fully closed Always make sure this light is out before you start to drive All Wheel Drive wa...

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 indicator light flashes To reactivate the cruise control function turn the ignition switch back to the ACC or LOCK posi tion and then turn it again to the ON po sition Cruise control set indi cator light T...

Page 134: ...m 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 Differential DCCD WRX STI Headlight indicator light WRX STI This light comes on when the headlight switch is placed in the or position REV indicator light WRX STI This light comes on when the engine s...

Page 135: ...er 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 time while driving as an ac cident from inadequate attention to the road could result H M SET 300626 To prevent battery discharge result ing from accidentally leaving your lights on when your vehicle ...

Page 136: ...X 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 released The light switch is in the OFF or position The automatic transmission selector le ver is set at other than the P position Except WRX STI The low beam headlights will automatical ly come on at re...

Page 137: ...fter 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 lights will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change The lever will re turn automatically to the neutral position when you release it The tail lights parking lights and side marker lights are n...

Page 138: ...an 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 height to avoid such a con dition The higher the number the knob is turned to the lower the beam becomes Parking light switch The parking light switch operates regard less of the ignition switch position ...

Page 139: ...ld 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 windshield washer In freezing weather be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window be fore switching on the wipers At tempting to operate the wiper with the blades frozen to t...

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 procedure re place the wiper blades with new ones Refer to the Replacement of wiper blades section chapter 11 for re placement instructions Windshield wiper and washer switches Windshield wipers OFF Park...

Page 141: ...l 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 lease the washer button The wipers oper ate while you push the button Rear window wiper and wash er switch Wagon Washer accompanied by wiper operation ON Normal OFF Park Washer Rear wiper The rear wip...

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 it off push the button again The indicator light located on the button lights up while the rear window defogger is operating The defogger will automatically shut off af ter approximately 15 minutes If...

Page 143: ...indshield 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 complete when you restart your vehicle you have to push the button to turn the de icer on again NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the out side mirror defogger the outside mir ror defogger operates w...

Page 144: ...vel 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 the Intercooler water spray WRX STI section in chapter 11 In cold weather when you do not use the intercooler water spray keep the tank half empty or below in case the water freezes A larger amount ...

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 and releasing the right but ton the compass display is toggled on or off When the compass is on an illuminat ed compass reading will appear in the lower part of the mirror Even with the mirror in anti...

Page 146: ...ted 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 preset to Zone 8 Refer to the Compass calibration zone map shown above or one attached to the end of this manual to verify that the compass zone setting is correct for your geographical location 2 Pr...

Page 147: ...ger 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 light located on the button lights up while the outside mirror defogger is operating The defogger will automatically shut off af ter approximately 15 minutes If the mirror clears before that time push...

Page 148: ...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 Horn To sound the horn push the horn pad Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position while driving This may cause loss of vehicle control and re sult in personal injury 300149 300150 ...

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Page 150: ...l 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 Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight 4 11 Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit 4 11 Checking air conditioning system before summer season 4 11 Cooling and dehumidifying...

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

Page 152: ...o 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 Rear window defogger button sec tion in chapter 3 4 Air flow control dial 5 Fan speed control dial 6 Temperature control dial Temperature control dial This dial regulates the temperature of air flow f...

Page 153: ...e 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 not come on Also you cannot stop the air condi tioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button Air conditioner button if equipped The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running...

Page 154: ...and 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 selection lever to the position 2 Set the air flow control dial to the position 3 Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level 4 Set the fan speed control dial to the de sired speed I...

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 fully turned to the red area or blue area de creases the temperature difference be tween the air from the instrument panel outlets and the air from the foot outlets Ventilation To force outside air thr...

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 a full automatic climate control system it can also if desired be used as a semi automatic climate control system When it is used as a full automatic climate control system the outlet air temperature...

Page 157: ...button 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 function set to AUTO mode is con trolled automatically Any function not set to AUTO mode can be manually adjusted as desired The temperature can be set within a range of 65 to 85 F 20 to 30 C Fan speed cont...

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 sunlight and other factors SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position Instrument panel outlets Instrument panel outlets and foot out lets Foot outlets and windshield defroster outlets relatively little ai...

Page 159: ...ight 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 second the indicator flashes twice The air conditioner compressor op eration is then adjusted automatically in accordance with the air temperature in side and outside the passenger compart ment the inten...

Page 160: ...rect 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 during the operation of the air con ditioner for maximum cooling efficiency Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed at idle o...

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 filter element according to the replacement schedule shown in the fol lowing This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter s dust collection abili ty Under extremely dusty conditions the f...

Page 162: ...ement 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 box 7 Close the glove box 400605 1 400606 The arrow mark on the filter must point down 1 2 400607 400608 400604 ...

Page 163: ...r 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 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 2 1 400609 Windshield gets easily fogged or misted ...

Page 164: ...if 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 11 Radio operation 5 11 Built in CD changer operation 5 15 In dash 6 CD auto changer 1 if equipped 5 19 Loading and unloading compact discs 5 19 Precautions to observe when handling a compact disc 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 installing a citizen band radio or other transmitting device in your vehicle Such devices may cause the electronic control system to malfunction if they are incorrect ly installed or if they are not suite...

Page 166: ...t 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 operation refer to page 5 15 In dash 6 CD auto changer 1 Optional audio unit if equipped Inserting and removing a disc or all discs refer to page 5 19 500014 500246 500216 ...

Page 167: ...F 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 Fader or Balance when you select the appropriate audio mode Choose desired volume level for each mode by turning the VOLUME control knob The control function returns to vol ume control mode after appr...

Page 168: ...n 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 treble sound 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 rea...

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 allows you to select that station in a single operation Up to six AM FM1 and FM2 stations each may be preset How to preset stations 1 Press the FM AM selection button to select AM FM1 or FM2 receptio...

Page 170: ...CD 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 might shut off After the last song finishes the play er will automatically return to track 1 the first song on the disc When CD is in the player Press the DISC button 9 The display will show CD and the...

Page 171: ...is 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 normal playback mode is restored Random playback Press the RPT RDM button 10 and hold it in for more than 2 seconds while a disc is being played back to play all songs on the disc in a random order The R...

Page 172: ...ck 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 At the end of the disc the player au tomatically continues with the next disc After playback on the last disc finish es playback will automatically return to the first disc If you have loaded fewer ...

Page 173: ...changer 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 disc Release the button to stop fast reversing If you continue fast reverse to the begin ning of the disc the CD changer will auto matically stop fast reverse and start play back beginning with the fi...

Page 174: ...tch 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 control The radio is turned ON and OFF by pushing the dial and the volume is controlled by turning the dial This dial is used for bass midrange treble controls when the TONE button 3 is in the depressed...

Page 175: ...llowing 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 sound TREBLE Treble control For less treble sound For more treble sound BALANCE Balance control To increase left speaker volume and decrease right speaker volume To increase right speaker volume and de...

Page 176: ...s 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 the or position makes the radio display dim again FM AM selection button Push the FM 1 or AM 2 button when the radio is off to turn on the radio Push the FM or AM button when the ra dio is on to sel...

Page 177: ...buildings 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 How to preset stations 1 Press the FM AM selection button to select AM FM1 or FM2 reception 2 Press the SCAN button 5 or tune the radio manually until the desired station frequency is displayed 3 Press...

Page 178: ...h 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 a disc the DISC in dicator associated with the idle position will blink If no indicator blinks it means that there is no idle position in the magazine 2 As soon as the DISC indicator begins to blink...

Page 179: ...beginning 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 enter standby mode Press the CD button 14 to start playback Loading all the magazine Full disc loading mode 1 If you continue to press the LOAD button 9 for more than 1 5 seconds the player will produce ...

Page 180: ...ack 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 To cancel the random mode press the button again Then the RDM indicator goes out and normal playback mode is restored Scan When the SCAN button 13 is pressed while the disc is being played back you c...

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: ...t 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 the fol lowing which could cause dam age to the CD player 3 inch 8 cm compact disc Any disc with a peel off or seal on it Any disc with scratches and or dust Bent disc Cleaning disc CD accessory E g 3 ...

Page 183: ...nother 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 the Eject button again and the next disc will be ejected and so on At this time the Disc select buttons are dis abled To remove all discs at one time 1 Press and hold the Eject button 4 until all Di...

Page 184: ...pping 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 edg es 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 deposits wipe the ...

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Page 186: ...ear 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 equipped 6 9 Coat hook 6 9 Cargo area cover Wagon if equipped 6 10 Using the cover 6 10 To remove the cover 6 10 Stowage of the cover 6 10 To install the cover housing 6 11 Cargo tie down hooks Wagon if e...

Page 187: ...veral 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 keyless entry transmitter See the Remote keyless entry system sec tion in chapter 2 for detailed information OFF The light stays off Cargo area light if equipped DOOR The light comes on only when the re...

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 Vanity mirror if equipped To use the vanity mirror swing down the sun visor and open the vanity mirror cov er 600218 600219 ...

Page 189: ...e 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 injury in the event of sudden stops or an accident Do not store spray cans contain ers with flammable or corrosive liquids or any other dangerous items in the storage compartment 1 2 600471 600220 6...

Page 190: ...uipped 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 to the outlet 600231 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 acci dent Take care to avoid spills Bever ages ...

Page 191: ...al 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 pliance If the plug on your electric appli ance is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power out let this can result in a poor con tact or cause the plug to get stuck Only use plugs that ...

Page 192: ...use 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 causes a ciga rette lighter plug to pop out af ter its lighter element is heated Therefore do not place a cigarette lighter plug in a socket that has been used even once to power a plug in accessory D...

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 If the plug on your electric appli ance is either too loose or too tight for the socket this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck Only use plugs that fit properly Use of an el...

Page 194: ...e 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 with the movement of the pedals during driving it could cause an accident 600481 Never hang anything on the coat hook that might obstruct the driv er s view or that could cause injury in sudden stop...

Page 195: ...ack 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 Stowage of the cover 600225 Do not place anything on the ex tended cover Putting excessive weight on the extended cover can break it and an object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a su...

Page 196: ...ainers 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 out of the storing recesses When not in use put the hooks up into the stor ing recesses 600228 600229 The cargo tie down hooks are de signed only for securing light cargo Never try to secure cargo that...

Page 197: ...tore 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 to the cargo area bars 1 600528 Always keep the lids closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden stop or an accident 600539 Do not store spray cans contain ers with flamma...

Page 198: ...to 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 Power steering 7 21 Braking 7 21 Braking tips 7 21 Brake system 7 21 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators 7 22 ABS Anti lock Brake System 7 22 ABS system self check 7 22 ABS warning light 7 23 Electr...

Page 199: ...se 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 lower octane rat ing 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 ...

Page 200: ...in 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 SUBARU approves the use of reformulated gasoline If you are not sure what the fuel contains you should ask your service station oper ators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if...

Page 201: ...face 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 tightened until it clicks or if the tether is caught under the cap the CHECK ENGINE warning light may come on Refer to the Warning and indicator lights sec tion located in chapter 3 Turbo model only Pr...

Page 202: ...s 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 in their emission testing pro grams have EXEMPTED Subaru AWD vehicles from the portion of the testing program that involves a two wheel dyna mometer There are some states that use four wheel dynamom...

Page 203: ...hicle 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 monitors and return for an emission re inspection Owners of rejected or failing vehicles should contact their Subaru Dealer for service Preparing to drive You should perform the following checks and adju...

Page 204: ...nition 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 start con tact your nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance 6 Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have gone off after the engine has started The fuel injection system auto matically lowers the...

Page 205: ...e 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 P or N position and that the parking brake is applied NOTE The engine may be difficult to start when the battery has been disconnect ed and reconnected for maintenance or other purposes This difficu...

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 speeds listed in the following table 700140 Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged i e when the clutch pedal is depressed or with the shift lever in the neutral posi tion Engine braking has...

Page 207: ...ills 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 extend brake pad life In this way the engine provides a braking effect Remember if you ride over use the brakes while descending a hill they may overheat and not work properly The engine may on rare occas...

Page 208: ...owing 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 position ex cept for brief acceleration in an emergen cy The tachometer s needle will enter the red area if these speeds are exceeded Failure to observe this precaution can lead to excessive engine wea...

Page 209: ...hey 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 problem in your vehicle Driver s Control Center Dif ferential DCCD WRX STI 1st 34 54 2nd 59 95 3rd 85 136 When shifting down a gear ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed exceeding the Maxi...

Page 210: ...s 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 sensor throttle position sensor steering angle sensor and brake switch etc According to the re sult it electronically and automatically controls the degree of limitation of the dif ferential action L...

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 six levels of in dication The indicator lights and control dial are linked when the dial is turned to change the initial LSD torque the illumina tion position of the indicator lights chang es accordi...

Page 212: ...blem 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 rough indication of the initial LSD torque If you operate the center differential control dial while quickly accelerating or turning a tight corner you may feel slight shocks This is due to differen...

Page 213: ...ll 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 accelerator pedal This may cause the vehicle to jump forward or back ward Shift into the P or R position only after the vehicle is complete ly stopped Shifting while the ve hicle is moving may cause da...

Page 214: ...osition 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 incline unless the parking brake or foot brake is on Avoid coasting with the transmission neu tral During coasting there is no engine brak ing effect NOTE If you stop the engine with the selector lev...

Page 215: ...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 transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 3rd according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require When more acceleration is required in this position press the ac...

Page 216: ...ctor 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 and stop the en gine 2 Take out the screwdriver from the tool bag 3 Remove the cover by prying on the edge with the screwdriver 4 Insert the screwdriver into the hole 5 Push down on the screwdriver and...

Page 217: ...igh 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 design of the mechani cal LSD It does not indicate a problem Never start the engine while a tire on one side is jacked up as the vehicle may move If one tire is spinning in mud avoid continued spinning...

Page 218: ...when 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 Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place Brake system Two separate circuits Your vehicle has two separate circuit brake systems Each circuit works diago nally across the vehicle If one circuit o...

Page 219: ...k 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 caused by an automatic functional test of the ABS system being carried out and 700040 Always use the utmost care in driv ing overconfidence because you are driving with an ABS equipped vehicle could e...

Page 220: ...gine 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 warning light comes on during driving but it goes out immediately and remains off 700359 If the warning light behaves as fol lows the ABS system may not be working properly When the warning light is on t...

Page 221: ...e 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 will be more prone to locking when the brakes are ap plied harder than usual and the vehicle s motion may therefore become somewhat harder to control If the brake system warning light and ABS warning l...

Page 222: ...rmly 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 parking brake firmly when parking your vehicle Never rely on the transmission alone to hold the vehicle Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous This indicates your brake system may ...

Page 223: ...cle 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 easily if they come near hot engine or exhaust sys tem parts Be sure to stop the engine if you take a nap in the vehicle If engine exhaust gas enters the passenger compartment occupants in the vehicle co...

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 button The indicator light on the com bination meter will come on 2 Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle reaches the desired speed 3 Push the control lever downward in the SET COAST directio...

Page 225: ...trol 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 speed automatical ly The indicator light in the combi nation meter will automatically come on at this time To turn off the cruise control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Push the main...

Page 226: ...the 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 lever The vehi cle speed at that moment will be memo rized and treated as the new set speed When the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set speed is less than 4 mph 6 8 km h the set spee...

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Page 228: ...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 yo...

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 tire placard which is located under the door latch on the driv er s side Low pressure will increase tire wear and fuel consumption Use the air conditioner only when nec essary Keep the front and rear wh...

Page 230: ...Never 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 and repaired by an authorized SUBARU dealer Do not apply undercoating or rust pre vention treatment to the heat shield of cat alytic converter and the exhaust system If at any time you suspect that ex ...

Page 231: ...t 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 requirements sec tion in chapter 7 Comply with all regulations and require ments of each country Keep everyone and flammable materials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running The exha...

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 handling braking speedometer odometer calibration and clearance be tween the body and tires It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle con trol If you use a temporary spare tire to re place ...

Page 233: ...road 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 or chain a shovel wheel blocks first aid kit and cell phone or citizens band radio Drive carefully Do not take unneces sary risks by driving in dangerous areas or over rough terrain Slow down and em...

Page 234: ...nderbody 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 it is not piled higher than the seatbacks During sudden stops or jolts unsecured cargo could be thrown around in the vehicle and cause in jury Do not pile heavy loads on the roof Those loads raise the...

Page 235: ...eezing 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 different concentration from the one used previously purge the old fluid from the piping between the reservoir tank and washer nozzles by operating the washer for a certain period of time Otherwise if the co...

Page 236: ...onger 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 snowy and icy roads To prevent skidding and slipping avoid sudden braking abrupt acceleration high speed driving and sharp turning when driving on snowy or icy roads Always maintain ample distance betwe...

Page 237: ...could 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 requiring non freez ing type wiper blades is over replace them with standard wiper blades Corrosion protection Refer to the Corrosion protection section chapter 10 Snow tires All models except WRX STI Avoid ...

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 enough clear ance between the tire and vehicle body Remember to drive with care at all times regardless of the type of tires on your ve hicle Tire chains Driving on snowy grades or icy roads may req...

Page 239: ...the 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 Refer to the Automatic transmission sec tion in chapter 7 for information on holding the transmission in 2nd position Loading your vehicle Tire chains cannot be used on tires listed in the following b...

Page 240: ...t 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 your vehicle can break or it can change the way your vehicle han dles This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle Do not plac...

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 vehicle If you carry heavy loads in the vehicle you should confirm 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 commercial weig...

Page 242: ...ht 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 the crossbars The crossbars can be removed when you do not use the roof to carry cargo To remove the crossbar 1 Loosen and remove the T 30 torx head screw from the top of each crossbar end support 2 ...

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 top of the end support and into the threaded insert in the lower clamp on each end of the cross bar NOTE It may be necessary to squeeze the lower clamp and the end support to gether to compress the pad...

Page 244: ...s 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 trailer hitch Exceeding the maximum weight could cause an accident resulting in serious personal inju ries Permissible trailer weight changes depending on the situa tion Refer to the section Trailer towi...

Page 245: ...tch 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 The chains should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping onto the ground in case it should disconnect from the hitch ball Allow sufficient slack in the chains taking tight ...

Page 246: ...arrying 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 safe ty and satisfaction depend upon proper use of correct equipment and cautious op eration of your vehicle Seek the advice of your SUBARU dealer to assist you in pur chasing a hitch and other necess...

Page 247: ...n 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 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 800211 Model Conditions Ma...

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 plate located on the driver s side door jamb of your vehicle Gross Axle Weight GAW and Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Gross Axle Weight The total weight applied to each axle GAW must never exceed the Gros...

Page 249: ...ange 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 lbs 90 kg 1 Jack 2 Bathroom scale The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom scale as shown in the following illustration When weighing the tongue load be sure to position the towing cou pler at th...

Page 250: ...e 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 resulting in over steer spin out and or jackknifing Never drill the frame or under body of your vehicle to install a commer cial trailer hitch If you do danger ous exhaust gas water or mud may enter the pas...

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 fessional trailer supplier for more informa tion about the trailer s brake system Trailer safety chains In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch ball should break or become disconnect ed the trai...

Page 252: ...turer 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 trailer as a precaution against getting a flat tire be sure that the spare tire is firmly secured Trailer towing tips Before starting out on a trip Check that the vehicle and vehicle to hitch mounting...

Page 253: ...d 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 changes Slow down before turning Make a long er than normal turning radius because the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehi cle wheels to the inside of the turn In a tight turn the trailer cou...

Page 254: ...d 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 trans mission place the selector lever as fol lows Uphill slopes D position Downhill slopes A low speed gear posi tion to use engine braking Parking on a grade Always block the wheels under both vehi...

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Page 256: ...ne 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 Towing with all wheels on the ground 9 14 Rear gate if the rear gate cannot be unlocked 9 15 Moonroof if the moonroof cannot be closed 9 15 Maintenance tools 9 16 Jack and jack handle 9 16 ...

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 tire as soon as possible be cause the spare tire is designed only for temporary use Check the inflation pressure of the tempo rary spare tire periodically to keep the tire ready for use The correct pre...

Page 258: ...x 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 re installing the conventional tire remove the spare fuse from the FWD connector in order to reactivate All Wheel Drive 900231 1 2 2 1 900266 Never tow a trailer when the tempo rary spare tire is used...

Page 259: ...s 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 the jack ing point or sink into the ground and this can result in a severe ac cident Use only the jack provided with your vehicle The jack supplied with the vehicle is designed only for changing a tir...

Page 260: ...oceed 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 Remove the storage compartment if so equipped Turn the attaching bolt coun terclockwise then take spare tire out If the spare tire provided in your vehicle is a temporary spare tire carefully read the 3 ...

Page 261: ...kscrew 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 spare tire cover NOTE Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it 6 Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench but do not remove the nuts Jack up points Vehicle with side sill skirt 90004...

Page 262: ...ire 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 cloth 11 Put on the spare tire Replace the wheel nuts Tighten them by hand 12 Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle 900054 900055 900009 Do not use oil or grease on the wheel st...

Page 263: ...e 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 placing the jack in its storage loca tion turn the jackscrew clockwise by hand until it becomes too hard to turn Then tighten it by an additional 1 4 1 3 of a turn using a screwdriver or the jack han ...

Page 264: ...llowed 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 spark is brought near it Do not smoke or light a match while jump starting Never attempt jump starting if the discharged battery is frozen It could cause the battery to burst or explode Whenever work...

Page 265: ...e 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 cable clamps are not in contact with any other metal 5 Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and run it at moderate speed Then start the engine of the vehi cle that has the discharged...

Page 266: ...ve 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 clockwise slowly without pressing down until it stops Release the pressure from the radiator After the pressure has been fully released remove the cap by pressing down and turning it Towing If towing is...

Page 267: ...ed 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 the towing hook from the vehicle and stow it in the tool bag Fit the fog light cover on the bumper Rear towing hook 900271 900272 900273 Do not use the towing hook ex cept when towing your vehicle Be s...

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 only the specified towing hook and tie down hook Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie down purposes Never use the tie down hook on the underside of the vehicle clos...

Page 269: ...onal 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 is being towed because the steering wheel and the direction of the wheels will be locked Remember that the brake booster and power steering do not func tion when the engine is not run ning Because the...

Page 270: ...gate 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 the moonroof cannot be closed with the moonroof switch you can close the moon roof manually 1 Take out the hex headed wrench from the glove compartment and screwdriver from the tool bag 2 Remove the ...

Page 271: ...nd 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 with moonroof Jack and jack handle The jack is stored on the left side of the trunk Sedan or cargo area Wagon To take out the jack turn the jackscrew counterclockwise to loosen it then re 900069 90007...

Page 272: ...he 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 chapter 1 2 3 900267 3 1 2 900268 ...

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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 upholstery 10 5 Climate control panel audio panel instrument panel console panel and switches 10 6 ...

Page 275: ...ed 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 while lightly pressing the brake pedal to heat up the brakes Do not wash the engine compart ment and area adjacent to it If wa ter enters the engine air intake electrical parts or the power steer ing ...

Page 276: ...ng 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 the painted surfaces Loss of wax on a painted surface leads to loss of the original luster and also quickens the deterioration of the surface It is recom mended that a coat of wax be applied at least o...

Page 277: ...l 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 of the vehicle may be dry 4 High temperatures will cause corrosion to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry quickly due to lack of proper ventilation To help prevent corrosion Wash the vehicle regul...

Page 278: ...y 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 seat do not use benzine paint thinner or any similar materials Leather seat materials The leather used by SUBARU is a high quality natural product which will retain its distinctive appearance and feel...

Page 279: ...ner 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 control panel audio equipment instru ment panel center console combination meter panel and switches NOTE Do not use organic solvents such as paint thinners or gasoline or strong cleaning agents that c...

Page 280: ...hecking 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 Checking the oil level 11 21 Recommended grade and viscosity 11 22 Rear differential gear oil 11 22 Checking the gear oil level 11 22 Recommended grade and viscosity 11 23 Power steering fluid 11 24...

Page 281: ...ades 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 43 Installation of accessories 11 43 Replacing bulbs 11 44 Headlights WRX STI 11 45 Headlights Except WRX STI 11 46 Front turn signal light bulbs 11 48 Parking light 11 48 Front fog light 11 48 Rear ...

Page 282: ...two 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 select a safe area when performing maintenance on your vehicle Always be very careful to avoid in jury when working on the vehicle Remember that some of the mate rials in the vehicle may be hazard ou...

Page 283: ...connectors 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 dealer Always stop the engine and set the parking brake firmly to pre vent the vehicle from moving Always let the engine cool down Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running and remain hot fo...

Page 284: ...rn 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 does not close the hood release it from a slightly higher position Do not push the hood forcibly to close it It could deform the metal B00447 B00448 Always check that the hood is prop erly locked befo...

Page 285: ...r 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 Windshield washer tank page 11 36 9 Engine coolant reservoir page 11 12 10 Engine oil level gauge page 11 8 11 Engine oil filler cap page 11 8 12 Radiator cap page 11 12 13 Power steering fluid rese...

Page 286: ...e 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 washer tank page 11 36 9 Engine oil filler cap page 11 8 10 Engine coolant reservoir page 11 12 11 Engine oil level gauge page 11 8 12 Radiator cap page 11 12 13 Power steering fluid reservoir page 11 24...

Page 287: ...d 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 oil and oil filter Change the oil and oil filter according to the maintenance schedule in the Warran ty and Maintenance Booklet The engine oil and oil filter must be changed more frequently than listed...

Page 288: ...il 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 to the seal 9 Clean the rubber seal seating area of the bottom of engine and install the oil fil ter by hand turning Be careful not to twist or damage the seal 10 Tighten the oil filter by the amount ...

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 CONSERVING These recommended oil grades can be identified by looking for either or both of the following marks displayed on the oil container API Service label 1 Indicates the oil quality by API designa tio...

Page 290: ...d 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 applications such as tow ing a trailer use of oil with the following grade and viscosities is recommended API classification SM or SL SAE viscosity No 30 40 10W 50 20W 40 20W 50 Synthetic oil You can ...

Page 291: ...le 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 attempt to remove the radia tor cap until the engine has been shut off and has cooled down com pletely Since the coolant is under pressure you may suffer serious burns from a spray of boiling hot co...

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 4 Install the under cover Non turbo models 1 Filler neck 2 Fill up to this level Be careful not to spill engine cool ant when adding it If coolant touches the exhaust pipe it may cause a bad smell s...

Page 293: ...oir 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 LOW level mark 6 Pour the coolant and fill to the reservoir tank s FULL level mark 1 Rubber gaskets 7 Put the radiator cap back on and tight 1 2 B00454 FULL LOW 1 2 B00468 Be careful not to spill engin...

Page 294: ...will 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 according to the maintenance schedule in the War ranty and Maintenance Booklet Under extremely dusty conditions replace it more frequently It is recommended that you always use genuine SUBARU parts ...

Page 295: ...and 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 shown in the draw ing 1 Air cleaner case cover 2 Air cleaner element 3 Open the air cleaner case cover and remove the air cleaner element 4 Clean the inside of the air cleaner cov er and case with a da...

Page 296: ...ult 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 and Maintenance Booklet Recommended spark plugs Non turbo models FR5AP 11 NGK Turbo models ILFR6B NGK B00364 When disconnecting the spark plug cables always grasp the spark plug cap not the cables Mak...

Page 297: ...n 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 belt is loose cracked or worn contact your SUBARU dealer in mm Manual transmission oil Checking the oil level 5 speed transmission Non turbo model 1 Yellow handle A B 2 3 1 B00365 Deflection New belt ...

Page 298: ...ole 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 GL 5 SAE viscosity No and applicable tem perature B00469 B00470 Be careful not to spill manual trans mission oil when adding it If oil touches the exhaust pipe it may cause a bad smell smoke and or a ...

Page 299: ...t 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 dipstick and check the fluid level on the gauge If it is below the lower level on the HOT range add the recom mended automatic transmission fluid up to the upper level Checking the fluid level when the fl...

Page 300: ...d 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 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...

Page 301: ...al 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 plug 1 Filler hole 2 Drain hole 3 Oil level Remove the plug from the filler hole and check the oil level The oil level should be kept even with the bottom of the filler hole If the oil level is below th...

Page 302: ...n 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 gets on the exhaust pipe be sure to wipe it off If the vehicle requires frequent re filling there may be an oil leak If you suspect a problem have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU dealer 30 20 10 0 1...

Page 303: ...between 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 MIN and MAX line If the fluid level is extreme low it may indi cate possible leakage Consult your SUBARU dealer for an inspection Recommended fluid Dexron III Type Automatic Transmis sion Fluid 1 1 B00...

Page 304: ...c 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 you suspect a problem have the vehi cle checked at your SUBARU dealer Never use different brands of brake fluid together Also avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake flu ids even if they are of the same b...

Page 305: ...is 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 problem have the vehi cle checked at your SUBARU dealer Never use different brands of clutch fluid together When clutch fluid is added be careful not to allow any dirt into the tank Never splash the clut...

Page 306: ...s 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 Booklet Checking the brake pedal free play 1 0 04 0 12 in 1 0 3 0 mm Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times Lightly press the brake pedal down with one finger to check the fr...

Page 307: ...y 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 play If the free play is not within proper specifi cation contact your SUBARU dealer Replacement of brake pad and lining The right front disc brake and the right rear disc brake have audible wear indic...

Page 308: ...ke 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 parking brake stroke according to the maintenance schedule in the War ranty and Maintenance Booklet When the parking brake is properly adjusted braking power is fully applied by pulling the lever up seve...

Page 309: ...mer 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 the tires for abnormal wear Contact your SUBARU dealer immediate ly if you find any problem NOTE When the wheels and tires strike curbs or are subjected to harsh treat ment as when the vehicle is dr...

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 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 Incorrect tire pressures detract from con tr...

Page 311: ...become 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 suspension sys tem problems and abnormal tire wear If you suspect that the wheels are not cor rectly balanced have them checked and adjusted by your SUBARU dealer Also have them adjusted after tire rep...

Page 312: ...d 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 rotation After tire rota tion adjust the tire pressures and make sure the wheel nuts are correctly tight ened After driving approximately 600 miles 1 000 km check the wheel nuts again and retighten an...

Page 313: ...ARU 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 If any nut is loose tighten it to the specified torque All four tires must be the same in terms of manufacturer brand tread pattern construction de gree of wear speed symbol load index and size Mixing...

Page 314: ...ormly 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 for aluminum wheels Intercooler water spray WRX STI Add water to the intercooler water spray tank when the intercooler water spray warning light in the combination meter comes on The warning light c...

Page 315: ...lean 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 temper ature varies according to how much it is di luted as indicated in the following table In order to prevent freezing of washer flu id check the freezing temperatures in the table above when adj...

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 blades using the following proce dures Windshield wiper blades as sembly 1 Raise the wiper arm off the windshield 1 Stopper 2 Remove the wiper blade assembly by holding its pivot area and pushing it i...

Page 317: ...rom 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 it locks 1 Stopper 4 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 ...

Page 318: ...w 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 blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines remove the metal spines from the old blade rubber and in stall them in the new blade rubber B00061 B00062 700017 B00064 B00505 1 ...

Page 319: ...ar 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 For safety in case an explosion does occur wear eye protection or shield your eyes when working near any battery Never lean over a battery Do not let battery fluid contact eyes skin fabrics or paint b...

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 circuit will re sult Keep everyone including children away from the battery Charge the battery in a well venti lated area Battery posts terminals and relat ed accessories contain lead and lead compounds ...

Page 321: ...se 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 switch to the LOCK position and turn off all electrical accesso ries 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 ...

Page 322: ...heck 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 rating as the melted main fuse If a main fuse blows after it is replaced have the electrical system checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer Installation of accessories Always consult your SUBARU dealer be...

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: ...0 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 fire High intensity discharge HID bulbs are used for the low beams of the headlights on the WRX STI These HID bulbs use an extremely high voltage To avoid the risk of an electric shock and resulting ser...

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 necessary B00393 B00525 B00478 Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while in use If you touch the bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves finger prints or grease on the bulb surface will de ...

Page 326: ...ainer 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 bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise B00455 B00456 Replacement of the left hand low beam light bulb requires removal of the battery and is thus dangerous It must be perform...

Page 327: ...y 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 screwdriver 1 Tail light 2 Brake tail light 3 Rear turn signal light 4 Backup light 2 Open the rear portion of the side trunk trim panel 3 Remove the bulb socket from the rear combination light assembly by ...

Page 328: ...lide 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 assembly by turning it counterclockwise 5 Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it with a new one 6 Set the bulb socket into the rear combi nation light assembly and turn it clockwise until...

Page 329: ...d 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 socket Install a new bulb 4 Reinstall the lens 5 Tighten the mounting screws Dome light map light and cargo area light B00530 B00190 700104 700106 ...

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 the edge with a screwdriver 2 Remove the bulb socket from the high mount stop light assembly by turning it counterclockwise 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket Install a new bulb 4 Reinstall the cover B...

Page 331: ...hen 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 Other bulbs may be difficult to replace Have your SUBARU dealer replace these bulbs if necessary B00531 ...

Page 332: ...12 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 12 8 Bulb chart 12 9 Vehicle identification 12 10 ...

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 56 7 1 440 56 3 1 430 57 7 1 465 58 1 1 475 57 7 1 465 With roofrail 58 5 1 485 58 9 1 495 58 5 1 485 Wheel base 99 4 2 525 100 2 540 99 4 2 525 Tread Front 58 5 1 485 58 7 1 490 57 7 1 465 57 5 1 4...

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 1 Firing order 1 3 2 4 Battery type and capacity 5HR MT 12V 48AH 55D23L AT 12V 52AH 75D23L Alternator WRX 12V 110A Except WRX 12V 90A Spark plugs Non turbo engine FR5AP 11 NGK Turbo engine ILFR6B NGK...

Page 335: ...mission 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 Turbo engine MT 8 1 US qt 7 7 liters 6 8 Imp qt 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 2...

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 10 0 05 0 20 Rear 1 25 1 30 1 40 1 15 1 10 1 20 ...

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 solenoid 9 15A Radio 10 Empty 11 15A Engine ignition system SRS airbag AT control system 12 10A Illumination brightness control 13 10A Combination meter SRS lamp 14 10A Rear window wiper and washer ...

Page 338: ...nd 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 outlet cargo Seat heater Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit ...

Page 339: ...se 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 transmission control unit 8 10A Alternator 9 15A Headlight right side 10 15A Headlight left side 11 20A Lighting switch 12 20A Clock Interior light 13 10A Secondary air combination valve Turbo models o...

Page 340: ...t 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 mount stop light Sedan in compartment 12V 21W Sedan in rear spoiler 12V 1 2W Wagon 12V 13W 912 License plate light 12V 5W 168 Trunk room light 12V 5W Cargo area light 12V 5W Front ashtray light 12V ...

Page 341: ...1 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 plate 7 Model number plate 8 Radio noise label Canada only 9 Fuel label ...

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 tires 13 11 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 13 11 Uniform tire quality grading standards 13 12 Treadwear 13 12 Traction AA A B C 13 12 Temperature A B C 13 12 Reporting safety defects USA 13 ...

Page 343: ...wn 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 Section Width helps provide more dimensional infor mation about the tire size Example 1 P Certain tire type used on light duty vehicles such as passenger cars 2 Section Width in millimeters 3 Aspect Ra...

Page 344: ...represent 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 pressure to which this tire may be inflated For example 300 kpa 44 PSI MAX PRESS Maximum load rating The load rating at the maximum per missible weight load for this tire For example MAX LOAD 580 kg 127...

Page 345: ...ed 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 grading standards in this chapter Maximum load rating applies only to the tire not to the vehi cle Putting a load rated tire on any vehicle does not mean the vehicle can be loaded up to the tire s rat...

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 3 kgf cm2 36 psi 250 kPa 2 5 kgf cm2 Rear 30 psi 210 kPa 2 1 kgf cm2 32 psi 220 kPa 2 2 kgf cm2 30 psi 210 kPa 2 1 kgf cm2 Temporary spare tire Size T135 70 D16 T135 70 D17 Pressure 60 psi 420 kPa 4 ...

Page 347: ...Use 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 outside tempera ture It is best to check tire pressure outdoors before driving the vehicle When a tire becomes warm the air in side it expands causing the tire pres sure to increase Be careful not to m...

Page 348: ...oaded 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 normal occupant weight and dividing by two Tire care maintenance and safety practices Check on a daily basis that the tires are free from serious damage nails and stones At the same time check the tires ...

Page 349: ...y 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 chapter 8 Calculating total and load capac ities varying seating configura tions Calculate the available load capacity as shown in the following examples Example 1A Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicl...

Page 350: ...placard 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 lbs 170 kg In addition the vehicle is fitted with a trailer hitch weighing 22 lbs 10 kg to which is attached a trailer weighing 1 764 lbs 800 kg 10 of the trailer weight is applied to the trailer tongu...

Page 351: ...d 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 the maximum load ratings of two front tires and of two rear tires must exceed each axle s maximum loaded capacity GAWR Original equipment tires are designed to fulfill those conditions The maximum l...

Page 352: ...im 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 of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the availab...

Page 353: ...e 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 characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled condition...

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 toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Depart ment of Transportation Washing ton D C 20590 You can also ob tain other information about motor vehicl...

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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 Retractor A ELR 1 11 B Battery 11 40 Jump starting 9 9 Replacement Remote keyless entry system 2 9 Brake Booster 11 27 Fluid 11 25 Pad and lining 11 28 Pedal 11 27 Brake pedal Free play 11 27 Reserve dis...

Page 358: ...lator 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 control 7 27 Indicator light 3 20 Set indicator light 3 20 Cup holder 6 5 D Daytime running light system 3 23 Differential gear oil Front 11 21 Rear 11 22 Dimensions 12 2 Disarming the system 2 15 D...

Page 359: ...down 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 cap 7 4 Gauge 3 8 3 12 Requirements 7 2 Fuses 11 41 Fuses and circuits 12 6 G GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 8 14 Glove box 6 4 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 8 14 H Hazard warning flasher 3 6 Head re...

Page 360: ...s 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 differential 7 20 M Main fuse 11 43 Maintenance Precautions 11 3 Schedule 11 3 Seatbelt 1 18 Tools 9 16 Malfunction indicator lamp Check Engine light 3 16 Manual climate control system 4 3 Manual transmis...

Page 361: ...1 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 transmission fluid 11 21 Brake fluid 11 25 Clutch fluid 11 26 Oil grade and viscosity 11 10 11 11 11 19 11 22 11 23 Power steering fluid 11 24 Spark plugs 11 17 Remote keyless entry system 2 7 Replacement Brake...

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 7 7 State emission testing U S only 7 5 Stopping the engine 7 8 Storage compartments 6 4 Sun shades 2 25 Sun visors 6 3 Supplemental Restraint System airbag SRS 1 35 Synthetic leather upholstery 10 ...

Page 363: ...14 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 17 Seatbelt 1 11 3 14 SRS airbag system 3 15 Warranties and maintenance 8 19 Washing 10 2 Waxing and polishing 10 3 Wear indicators 11 33 Wheel Alignment 12 5 Balance 11 32 Replacement 11 34 Windows...

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Page 365: ...erformance 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 Research Octane and Mo tor Octane numbers and is commonly 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 ...

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