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Foreword

Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner

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s

Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in
excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control
system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read
this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and
its operation. For information not found in this Owner

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s Manual,

such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact
the SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or
the nearest SUBARU dealer.

The information, specifications and illustrations found in this
manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY
INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and
designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any
obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles
previously sold. This Owner

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s Manual applies to all models and

covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some
explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your
vehicle.

Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The
next owner will need the information found herein.

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN

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Copyright 2012 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

Summary of Contents for 2013 Legacy

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

Page 2: ...Black plate 2 1 北米Model A2490BE A EDITED 2012 1 11 This manual describes the following types of the Legacy series 1 Legacy 2 Outback ...

Page 3: ...Black plate 3 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 ...

Page 4: ...hapter begins with a brief table of contents so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the information you want Chapter 1 Seat seatbelt and SRS airbags This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precau tions for the SRS airbags Chapter 2 Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to operate the keys locks and windows Chapter 3 Instruments and control...

Page 5: ...ould result if the warning is ignored CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehicle or both could result if the caution is ignored NOTE A NOTE gives information or sugges tions how to make better use of your vehicle Safety symbol You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual This symbol means Do not Do not do this or Do not let this happen depend...

Page 6: ... tem TIN Tire identification number TPMS Tire pressure monitoring sys tem Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle For warning and indicator lights refer to Warning and indicator lights F23 Mark Name WARNING CAUTION Power door lock Power door unlock Power window Passengers windows lock Fuel Front fog lights Hazard warning flasher Mark Name Seat heater Child restrai...

Page 7: ...k access key transmitter Safety precautions when driving Seatbelt and SRS airbag WARNING All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move Other wise the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or acci dent To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always ...

Page 8: ...eight If a child is too big for a child restraint system the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained using the seatbelts According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat ing positions Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat Put children in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a ch...

Page 9: ...hal if inhaled Always properly maintain the en gine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from enter ing the vehicle Never run the engine in a closed 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 vehicle for a long time while the engine is running If that is unavoidable then use the venti lation fan to force fresh ai...

Page 10: ...r ability to safely operate a motor vehicle If you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs please consult with your doctor Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind altering drugs For your own health and well being we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs Driving when tired or sleepy WARN...

Page 11: ...pressures WARNING Driving at high speeds with exces sively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot A sharp in crease in temperature could cause tread separation and destruction of the tires The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident Check and if necessary adjust the pressure of each tire including the spare at least once a month and ...

Page 12: ...gned to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passen ger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal and How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur NOTE EDR data are r...

Page 13: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page ...

Page 14: ...ments and controls Climate control 4 Audio 5 Interior equipment 6 Starting and operating 7 Driving tips 8 In case of emergency 9 Appearance care 10 Maintenance and service 11 Specifications 12 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects 13 Index 14 3 北米Model A2490BE A Edited 2012 1 11 ...

Page 15: ... 2 Headlight switch page 3 41 3 Bulb replacement page 11 43 4 Wiper switch page 3 46 5 Moonroof page 2 39 6 Roof rail with integrated crossbars page 8 14 7 Door locks page 2 6 8 Tire pressure page 11 30 9 Flat tires page 9 6 10 Fog light switch page 3 44 11 Tie down hooks page 9 14 12 Towing hook page 9 14 ...

Page 16: ...dow defogger switch page 3 49 2 Fuel filler lid and cap page 7 4 3 Child safety locks page 2 31 4 Towing hook page 9 14 5 Tie down holes page 9 14 6 Trunk lid page 2 35 7 Rear gate page 2 38 8 Bulb replacement page 11 47 9 Rear wiper switch page 3 48 13 CONTINUED ...

Page 17: ...北米Model A2490BE A EDITED 2012 4 25 14 Interior Passenger compartment area 1 Lower anchorages for child restraint system page 1 33 2 Seatbelt page 1 14 3 Center console page 6 6 4 Front seat page 1 2 5 Rear seat page 1 9 ...

Page 18: ...Black plate 17 1 北米Model A2490BE A EDITED 2012 4 25 1 Top tether anchorages page 1 35 2 Cargo area light page 6 3 3 Rear center seatbelt page 1 19 4 Cargo area cover page 6 15 15 CONTINUED ...

Page 19: ... 20 Select lever AT and CVT page 7 23 2 Climate control page 4 1 3 Audio page 5 1 4 Navigation system Refer to the Owner s Manual supplement for the navigation system 5 Multi function display page 3 33 6 Glove box page 6 6 7 Accessory power outlet page 6 10 8 Cup holder page 6 8 ...

Page 20: ...e control mirror switch page 3 63 7 Illumination brightness control page 3 44 8 Light control switch page 3 41 9 Audio control buttons page 5 37 10 Combination meter page 3 7 11 Cruise control page 7 40 12 Shift paddle page 7 25 13 Wiper control lever page 3 45 14 Horn page 3 65 15 SRS airbag page 1 38 16 Multi information display control switches page 3 36 17 Fuse box page 11 42 18 Hood lock rele...

Page 21: ...46 3 Windshield washer page 3 47 4 Rear window wiper and washer switch page 3 48 5 Wiper intermittent time control switch page 3 47 6 Wiper control lever page 3 46 7 Light control switch page 3 41 8 Front fog light switch page 3 44 9 Headlight ON OFF AUTO page 3 41 10 Headlight flasher High Low beam change page 3 42 11 Turn signal lever page 3 43 ...

Page 22: ...type A 1 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 9 2 Tachometer page 3 10 3 ECO gauge page 3 11 4 Speedometer page 3 8 5 Multi function display switching knob page 3 33 6 Fuel gauge page 3 10 7 Trip meter and odometer page 3 8 8 Temperature gauge page 3 11 19 CONTINUED ...

Page 23: ...meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 9 2 Tachometer page 3 10 3 Trip meter and odometer page 3 8 4 Speedometer page 3 8 5 Multi function display switching knob page 3 33 6 Fuel gauge page 3 10 7 Coolant temperature warning indicator light page 3 16 8 ECO gauge page 3 11 ...

Page 24: ...A 1 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 9 2 Tachometer page 3 10 3 ECO gauge page 3 11 4 Speedometer page 3 8 5 Multi function display switching knob page 3 33 6 Fuel gauge page 3 10 7 Trip meter and odometer page 3 8 8 Temperature gauge page 3 11 21 CONTINUED ...

Page 25: ...rip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 9 2 Tachometer page 3 10 3 Trip meter and odometer page 3 8 4 Speedometer page 3 8 5 Multi function display switching knob page 3 33 6 Fuel gauge page 3 10 7 Coolant temperature warning indicator light page 3 16 8 ECO gauge page 3 11 ...

Page 26: ...warning light if equipped 3 23 Door open indicator light 3 23 Low fuel warning light 3 23 All Wheel Drive warn ing light AT and CVT models 3 24 Vehicle Dynamics Con trol warning light Vehi cle Dynamics Control operation indicator light 3 24 Vehicle Dynamics Con trol OFF indicator light 3 25 Access key warning light if equipped 3 25 Security indicator light 3 30 Turn signal indicator lights 3 31 Ma...

Page 27: ...peration Operation 2 9 Audible signal Operation Non operation Operation 2 17 Door unlock selection function Operation Non operation Operation 2 17 Remote keyless entry sys tem Hazard warning flasher Operation Non operation Operation 2 19 Audible signal Operation Non operation Operation 2 21 Key lock in prevention Key lock in prevention Operation Non operation Operation 2 8 Defogger and deicer syst...

Page 28: ... 1 北米Model A2490BE A EDITED 2012 4 25 Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page Auto on off headlights Sensitivity of the operation of the auto on off headlights Min Low Mid Max Normal 3 41 If equipped 25 ...

Page 29: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page ...

Page 30: ... monitors 1 24 System servicing 1 24 Precautions against vehicle modification 1 25 Child restraint systems 1 25 Where to place a child restraint system 1 26 Choosing a child restraint system 1 28 Installing child restraint systems with A ELR seatbelt 1 28 Installing a booster seat 1 31 Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages LATCH 1 33 Top tether anchorages 1 ...

Page 31: ...t sliding up over the abdomen will increase and both can result in serious internal injury or death The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force Occupants who are not in the proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the...

Page 32: ...ild restraint sys tems refer to Child restraint sys tems F1 25 WARNING To prevent the passenger from slid ing under the seatbelt in the event of a collision always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion Also do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback If you do so the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up...

Page 33: ...rce when the lever is pulled When operating the reclining lever to return the seatback hold the seatback lightly so that it may be raised back gradually Seat height adjustment driver s seat 1 When the lever is pushed down the seat is lowered 2 When the lever is pulled up the seat rises The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up or down Power seat if equip...

Page 34: ...angle of the seatback move the control switch Memory function driver s seat if equipped WARNING Never adjust the seat while driv ing to avoid loss of vehicle con trol and personal injury Before adjusting the seat make sure that cargo or the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechan ism Never retrieve the seat position while driving to avoid loss of vehicle control an...

Page 35: ...the SET button press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 3 The chirp sound sounds once and the seat position is registered Registration of seat position with each access key 1 Adjust the seat position under the following conditions The parking brake is applied The ignition switch is in the LOCK OFF position The select lever is in the P posi tion 2 While holding the access key and pressing the SET b...

Page 36: ...river s door 4 The chirp sound sounds and the seat moves to the registered position 5 When the seat moves to the registered position the chirp sound sounds NOTE If the registered seat position cannot be retrieved after performing the pre vious procedures try the following procedures 1 Press the SET button on the driver s door 2 Press the button on the access key or the door lock button to lock the...

Page 37: ...button pull out the head restraint To install Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks WARNING Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear Therefore when you remove the head restraints you ...

Page 38: ... skin may suffer slight burns even at low tempera tures if they use the seat heater for a long period of time When using the heater always be sure to warn the persons concerned Do not put anything on the seat which insulates against heat such as a blanket cushion or similar items This may cause the seat heater to overheat NOTE Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is no...

Page 39: ...lways put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion CAUTION If the vehicle is equipped with a cargo area cover observe the fol lowing precautions Be careful not to pinch your hand between the headrest and the cargo area cover when you re cline the rear seat Move the front cover of the cargo area cover backward so that the cover is not damaged by the reclined seatback Refe...

Page 40: ...ely fixed in place the seatback may sud denly fold down in the event of sudden braking or objects may move out from the cargo area which could cause serious injury or death After returning the rear seat to its original position be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion Also make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible CAUTION...

Page 41: ...k from the rear Therefore when you remove the head restraints you must reinstall all head re straints to protect vehicle occu pants All occupants including the dri ver should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to mini mize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash Rear window side seating position 1 Head re...

Page 42: ...tended to be used at the lowest position Before sitting on the seat raise the head restraint to the extended posi tion A When not used retracted position B When used extended position 1 Head restraint 2 Release button To raise Pull the head restraint up To lower Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback To remove While pressing the release button pul...

Page 43: ...h could result Replace all seatbelt assemblies including retractors and attach ing hardware worn by occupants of a vehicle that has been in a serious accident The entire as sembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious Put children in the rear seat properly restrained at all times The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill chil dren especially if...

Page 44: ...of the belt cannot be properly positioned a child restraint system should be used Never place the shoulder belt under the child s arm or behind the child s back Expectant mothers Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts They should consult their doctor for specific recommendations The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips not over the waist Emergency Locking...

Page 45: ...s instead of across the weaker abdomen Seatbelts provide maximum re straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright posi tion while the vehicle is running If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position in a collision the risk of sliding under the la...

Page 46: ...ill cannot be unlocked let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull then pull it out slowly again 4 Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt 6 Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height The shoulder belt anchor height should b...

Page 47: ...racted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door Rear seatbelts except rear center seatbelt on Outback 1 Sit well back in the seat 2 Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly Do not let it get twisted If the belt stops before reaching the buckle return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly If the belt still cannot be unlocked let the belt retract slightly after gi...

Page 48: ...rity 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 twisted WARNING Be sure to fasten both tongue plates to the respective buckles If the seatbelt is used only as a shoulder belt with the connector s tongue plate not fas...

Page 49: ...sted insert the connector tongue attached at the webbing end into the buckle on the right hand side until a click is heard If the belt stops before reaching the buckle return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly If the belt still cannot be unlocked let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull then pull it out slowly again 4 After fastening the seatbelt make sure that the ma...

Page 50: ...ssible on your hips not on your waist Unfastening the seatbelt Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle on the left hand side to unfasten the seatbelt 1 Insert a key or other hard pointed object into the slot in the connector buckle on the right hand side and push it in and the connector tongue plate will disconnect from the buckle Seat seatbelt and SRS airbags 1 21 CONTINUED ...

Page 51: ...ed up so that the tongue plates are neatly stored A hanging tongue plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving causing damage to the trim Seatbelt maintenance To clean the seatbelts use a mild soap and lukewarm water Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically ...

Page 52: ...elt pretensioner has been activated the seatbelt pretensioner re mains locked Consequently the seatbelt cannot be pulled out and retracted and therefore must be replaced NOTE Seatbelt pretensioners are not de signed to activate in minor frontal impacts in side or rear impacts or in roll over accidents The driver s and passenger s seat belt pretensioners and frontal airbag operate simultaneously Pr...

Page 53: ...o SRS airbag system monitors F1 65 System servicing WARNING When discarding a seatbelt re tractor assembly or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision consult your SUBARU dealer Tampering with or disconnecting the system s wiring could result in accidental activation of the seatbelt pretensioner and or air bag or could make the system inoperative which may result in serious injury Do no...

Page 54: ...hicle You should use an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehi cle Safety Standards is compatible with your vehicle and is appropriate for the child s age and size All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt except those covered under the section ...

Page 55: ...Unrestrained children will be thrown forward during sudden stop or in an accident and can be injured seriously Additionally children standing up or kneeling on or in front of the front seat are exposed another serious danger Since the SRS airbag de ploys with considerable speed and force the child could be injured or even killed Where to place a child re straint system The following descriptions a...

Page 56: ...ed using the seatbelt WARNING Put children in the rear seat properly restrained at all times The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children especially if they are not restrained or improperly restrained Because children are lighter and weaker than adults their risk of being injured from deploy ment is greater For that reason be sure to secure ALL type...

Page 57: ...ELR seatbelt WARNING 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 in side of the vehicle in a sudden stop turn or accident...

Page 58: ...h and pull the child restraint system forward and side to side to check that it is firmly secured in the center of the seat Sometimes a child restraint can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seatbelt 7 Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out ALR properly functioning 8 To remove the child restraint system ...

Page 59: ...r a click 4 Take up the slack in the lap belt 5 Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Locking Retractor ELR to the Automatic Locking Retractor ALR function Then allow the belt to rewind into the retractor As the belt is rewinding clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor functions as ALR 6 Before seating a child in the child restrain...

Page 60: ...e it and restore the ELR function of the retractor That function is restored by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully Installing a booster seat WARNING 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 sys...

Page 61: ... s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child s hips 4 To remove the booster seat press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract WARNING Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed In an accident this can increase the risk or severity of injury to the child Never place the shoulder belt under the child s arm or behind the child s ba...

Page 62: ...the manufacturer s instructions supplied with it After installing the child restraint system check to ensure that it is held securely in position If it is not held tight and secure the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be in creased Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts Such ...

Page 63: ...w side ones of the rear seat You will find marks at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks These marks indicate the positions of the lower anchorages bars Each lower anchorage is located behind the cover of seatback bottom CAUTION When you install a child restraint system follow the manufacturer s instructions supplied with it After installing the child restraint system check to ensure that it is h...

Page 64: ... up to secure the child restraint system firmly by taking up the slack in the belt 3 Connect the top tether hook to the tether anchorage and firmly tighten the tether For information on how to set the top tether refer to Top tether anchorages F1 35 4 Before seating a child in the child restraint system try to move it back and forth and left and right to verify that it is firmly secured in the cent...

Page 65: ...p to use each anchorage Outback Three tether anchorages i e ones for the right center and left positions are already installed on the rear edge of the roof Open the cover flap to use each ancho rage To hook the top tether CAUTION Always remove the head restraint when mounting a child restraint system with a top tether Failure to do so may prevent the top tether from being fastened tightly Avoid pl...

Page 66: ...n the trunk 3 Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages 4 Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint system to the appropriate upper anchorage 5 Tighten the top tether securely Outback 1 Remove the head restraint at the seating position where the child restraint system has been installed with the seat belt or lower anchorages lift up the head restraint while pressing the release button Sto...

Page 67: ...mental restraint system in addition to a lap shoulder belt at each front seating position and each rear window side seat ing position The supplemental restraint system SRS consists of six airbags The configurations are as follows Driver s and front passenger s frontal airbags Driver s and front passenger s side airbags Curtain airbags for driver front pas senger and window side rear passen gers Th...

Page 68: ...he need to fasten seatbelts It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when an occupant is not seated in a proper upright posi tion WARNING The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy ment th...

Page 69: ...t 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 proper position such as one thrown forward during pre acci dent braking Even when properly positioned there remains a possibility that an occupant may suffer m...

Page 70: ...er accessory to a front pillar a center pillar a rear pillar the windshield a side win dow an assist grip or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag A hands free microphone or other accessory in such a loca tion could be propelled through the cabin with great force by the curtain airbag or it could prevent correct deployment of the curtain airbag In either case th...

Page 71: ...d force and can injure or even kill children especially if they are not restrained or improperly restrained Because children are lighter and weaker than adults their risk of being injured from deploy ment is greater Consequently we strongly recom mend that ALL children including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint de vices sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at a...

Page 72: ...RBAG WARNING Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the front passenger s seat The SRS airbag deploys with con siderable force and can injure or even kill the child WARNING Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child WARNING Never allow a child to do the following Kneel on any passenger s Seat seatbelt and...

Page 73: ...a front passen ger s SRS frontal airbag children aged 12 and under should be placed in the rear seat anyway and should be properly re strained at all times CAUTION When the SRS airbag deploys some smoke will be released This smoke could cause breath ing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble If you or your passengers have breathing pro blems after SRS airbag deploy...

Page 74: ...er portion of the steering wheel Front passenger s SRS frontal airbag near the top of the dashboard under an SRS AIRBAG mark SRS side airbag in the door side of each front seat seatback which bears an SRS AIRBAG label SRS curtain airbag in the roof side between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat An SRS AIRBAG mark is located at the top of each center pillar Seat seatbelt and SRS airba...

Page 75: ...ght hand side 2 Front sub sensor left hand side 3 SRS airbag system warning light 4 Frontal airbag module driver s side 5 Front passenger s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator 6 Frontal airbag module front passenger s side 7 Airbag control module including impact sensor all models and rollover sensor Outback ...

Page 76: ...Black plate 75 1 北米Model A2490BE A EDITED 2012 4 25 Seat seatbelt and SRS airbags 1 47 CONTINUED ...

Page 77: ...nd if activated the deployment force of the SRS frontal airbag at the time of deploy ment Your vehicle has warning labels on the driver s and front passenger s sun visors beginning with the phrase EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS and a tag attached to the glove box lid beginning with the phrase Even with Advanced Air Bags Make sure that you carefully read the instructions on the warning labels and tag ...

Page 78: ...spill liquid on the front passenger s seat If liquid is spilled wipe it off immediately Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger s seat Do not install any accessory such as an audio amplifier other than a genuine SUBARU acces sory under the front passenger s seat Do not place anything shoes umbrella etc under the front passenger s seat Do not use the front passenger s seat with the head re...

Page 79: ...t or booster seat be installed in the REAR seat and that even children who have outgrown a child restraint system be also seated in the REAR seat This is because children sitting in the front passenger s seat may be killed or severely injured should the front passenger s SRS frontal airbag de ploy REAR seats are the safest place for children CAUTION When the front passenger s seat is occupied by a...

Page 80: ...ctions Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the occupant Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket If the ON indicator still remains illumi nated while the OFF indicator turns off despite the fact that the actions noted above have been taken seat the child small adult in the rear seat and im mediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection Even if the sys...

Page 81: ...osition and wait 6 seconds to allow the system to complete self checking Follow ing the system check both indicators turn off for 2 seconds Now the ON indicator should illuminate while the OFF indicator remains off If the OFF indicator still remains illumi nated while the ON indicator remains off ask the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection...

Page 82: ...em weight sensor For this reason only the driver s SRS frontal 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 airbag control module detect a predeter mined amount of force during a frontal collision the control module sends signals to the airbag module s only driver s module...

Page 83: ... and front passenger s SRS frontal airbags would not help the occupant in those situations The driver s and front passen ger s SRS frontal airbags are designed to function on a one time only basis SRS airbag deployment depends on the level of force experienced in the passen ger compartment during a collision That level differs from one type of collision to another and it may have no bearing on the...

Page 84: ...ntal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the undercarriage 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 Seat seatbelt and SRS airbags 1 55 CONTINUED ...

Page 85: ...oad bed of a truck 3 The vehicle sustains an oblique offset frontal impact 4 The vehicle sustains an offset frontal collision 5 The vehicle strikes an object that can move or deform such as a parked vehicle There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require deployment of driver s driver s and front passenger s SRS frontal airbag s In the event of accidents like those illustrate...

Page 86: ...e on the first impact Example In the case of a double collision first with another vehicle then against a concrete wall in immediate succession once either or both of the driver s and front passenger s SRS frontal airbags is are activated on the first impact it they will not be activated on the second impact WARNING If the vehicle is damaged in an accident but the SRS frontal airbag does not deplo...

Page 87: ...time the driver s and front passen ger s seatbelt pretensioners also operate at the same time After the deployment the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate The time required from detection of an impact to deflation of an SRS side airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated for a while following deployment then slowly deflates The SRS...

Page 88: ...likely deploy A severe side impact near the front seat activates the SRS side airbag Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy Legacy models A severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat activates the SRS curtain airbag Seat seatbelt and SRS airbags 1 59 CONTINUED ...

Page 89: ...elt and SRS airbags Outback models 1 The vehicle is involved in a severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat 2 The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof 3 The angle of vehicle tip up is marginal or the skidding vehicle s tires hit a curb stone laterally ...

Page 90: ...g will deploy Outback 1 Hitting a curb edge of pavement or hard surface 2 Falling into or jumping over a deep hole 3 Landing hard or vehicle falling It is possible that the SRS side and curtain airbags will deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle Some examples are shown in the illustra tion Seat seatbelt and SRS airbags 1 61 CONTINUED ...

Page 91: ...impact in 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 the 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 airb...

Page 92: ...nity 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 the roof There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS curtain airbag deployment In the event of acci dents like those illustrated the SRS curtain airbag may not deploy depending ...

Page 93: ...ea 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 There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS curtain airbag deployment In the event of acci dents like those illustrated the SRS curtain airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident fo...

Page 94: ...are not designed to deploy in most cases 1 First impact 2 Second impact A SRS curtain airbag B SRS side airbag In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy only once on the first impact Example In the case of a double side impact collision first with one vehicle and immediately followed by another from the same direction ...

Page 95: ...wheel house impact sensor Right hand side Left hand side Curtain airbag module Right hand side Left hand side Seatbelt pretensioner Driver s side Front passenger s side Lap belt pretensioner Driver s side Front passenger s side Seatbelt buckle switch front passen ger s side Front passenger s occupant detection system weight sensor Front passenger s occupant detection control module Front passenger...

Page 96: ...ont seat and nearby area Inside each center pillar Inside each front door In each roof side from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat Between the rear seat cushion and rear wheel house on each side Under the rear center seat In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed replacement of the system should be performed only by an author ized SUBARU dealer When the compo nents of the SRS airba...

Page 97: ...rtain airbag 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 Modifications on or inside the front door panels for the purpose of a speaker replacement or sound insulation CAUTION Do not perform any of the following modifications Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airb...

Page 98: ...ng battery of access key 2 18 Replacing access key 2 18 Remote keyless entry system 2 19 Locking the doors 2 20 Unlocking the doors 2 20 Opening the trunk lid Legacy 2 20 Unlocking the rear gate Outback 2 21 Vehicle finder function 2 21 Sounding a panic alarm 2 21 Selecting audible signal operation models without keyless access with push button start system 2 21 Replacing the battery 2 22 Replacin...

Page 99: ...Black plate 4 1 北米Model A2490BE A EDITED 2012 4 25 Keys and doors Moonroof if equipped 2 39 Moonroof switches 2 40 Sun shade 2 41 ...

Page 100: ...our vehicle and valet key at a parking facility CAUTION Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key If it bangs against your knees while you are driving it could turn the ignition switch from the ON position to the Acc or LOCK position thereby stopping the engine Key number plate 1 Key number plate 2 Security ID plate models without key less access with push button start sys tem The...

Page 101: ...immobilizer system the system allows the engine to be started Since the ID code is transmitted and acted upon almost instantly the immobilizer system does not impede normal starting of the engine If the engine does not start perform either of the following procedures Perform the procedure described in Starting engine F9 21 models with keyless access with push button start system Pull out the key o...

Page 102: ...tart system F2 5 The security ID is also needed for replacement or repair of the engine control unit integrated unit etc For details consult your SUBARU dealer Security indicator light Refer to Security indicator light F3 30 Key replacement models without keyless access with push button start system Your key number plate and security ID plate will be required if you ever need a replacement key mad...

Page 103: ... and perform either of the following procedures Grip the front door handle Press the rear gate opener button Models without keyless access with push button start system Press any button on the remote transmitter except when the transmit ter battery is discharged Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position For details about the alarm system refer to Alarm...

Page 104: ...e inside WARNING Keep all doors locked when you drive especially when small chil dren are in your vehicle Along with the proper use of seat belts and child restraints locking the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in an accident It also helps prevent passengers from falling out by preventing a door from being accidentally opened and intruders from unexpectedly open ing doo...

Page 105: ... 2 2 The door step lights are not affected by the battery drainage prevention function so the lights do not turn off automatically To turn off the lights it is necessary that each door is completely closed The operational non operational setting of this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer if you would like to change the setting NOTE The factory setting defa...

Page 106: ... With the driver s door open the doors are automatically kept unlocked even if the front side of the power door locking switch is pressed Behavior with key lock in preven tion function non operational If the lock lever is turned to the rear LOCK position with the driver s door open and the driver s door is then closed with the lock lever in that position the driver s door is locked If the spare ke...

Page 107: ...he mechanical key Certification for keyless ac cess with push button start system U S spec models FCC ID HYQ14AGX CAUTION FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party re sponsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This dev...

Page 108: ...he electric medical equipment The operational non operational setting for the keyless access function can be changed For the setting procedure refer to Disabling keyless access func tion F2 17 The setting can also be changed by a SUBARU dealer For more details contact a SUBARU dealer For detailed information about the operation method for the push button ignition switch while the keyless access fu...

Page 109: ...y may be locked inside the vehicle or the battery may discharge rapidly Note that the push button igni tion switch may not turn on in some cases depending on the location of the access key The access key contains electro nic components Observe the following precautions to prevent malfunctions Although you can replace the battery of the access key yourself it is recommended that the battery be repl...

Page 110: ...number plate supplied with the access key It is necessary for vehicle repair Do not leave the access key in the storage spaces inside the vehicle such as the door pocket dashboard and the corner of the cargo area Vibrations may damage the key or turn on the switch possibly resulting in a lockout After the vehicle battery is dis charged or replaced initialization of the steering lock system may be ...

Page 111: ...pener button or rear lock button in the operating range in which the access key is detected It is not possible to lock the doors and rear gate using the keyless access function when the access key is inside the vehicle However depending on the status of the access key and the environmental conditions the access key may be locked inside the vehicle Before locking make sure that you have the access ...

Page 112: ...ck it Within 3 seconds after locking the doors and the rear gate by using the keyless access function it is not possible to unlock doors and or the rear gate by using the keyless access function If any of the doors or the rear gate is open the doors and the rear gate cannot be locked When locking be sure to carry the access key to prevent locking the access key in the vehicle Unlocking Carry the a...

Page 113: ...vehicle battery Case 1 When the keyless access func tion and the remote keyless entry system have not been used for 2 weeks or longer while all doors are locked Case 2 When the access key has been left in the operating range for 10 minutes or longer while all doors are locked Recovery from power saving mode When one of the following is operated the keyless access function will be recovered Case 1 ...

Page 114: ...al op eration Using an electronic chirp the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock If desired you may turn the audible signal off For more details contact a SUBARU dealer Warning chimes and warning light The keyless access with push button start system sounds a warning chime and flashes the access key warning light on the combination meter in order to minimize improp...

Page 115: ...door locking switch twice while the door is open 7 Within 30 seconds after step 6 is performed close and open the driver s door once 8 Within 5 seconds after step 7 is performed close the door A chirp sound will be heard and the functions are disabled NOTE In steps 4 and 6 press the power door locking switch slowly If the switch is pressed quickly the functions may not be disabled Enabling functio...

Page 116: ...ay cause undesired operation For models with keyless access with push button start system the access key is used as the transmitter for the remote keyless entry system For models without keyless access with push button start system the transmitter for the remote keyless entry system is located inside the key head The remote keyless entry system has the following functions Locking and unlocking the...

Page 117: ...r the rear gate trunk lid are not properly closed When you close the door it will automatically lock and then an electronic chirp will sound once and the hazard warning flashers will flash once Unlocking the doors Press the unlock disarm button to unlock the driver s door An electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice To unlock all doors and the rear gate Out...

Page 118: ... transmitter If a button on the remote transmitter is not pressed the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds Selecting audible signal op eration models without keyless access with push button start system Using an electronic chirp the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock If desired you may turn the audible signal off To deactivate the audible sign...

Page 119: ...up to four unique transmitter codes The four transmitter codes may be the same or different Programming transmitter codes into system Key unit tag Transmitter circuit board To register a new transmitter with the remote keyless entry system it is neces sary to program the transmitter s code identification number into the system A tag showing the code is affixed to the key unit and another is affixe...

Page 120: ...s again beginning with part 3 of the procedure 5 Before the electronic tone stops sounding press the lock side of the power door lock switch the same number of times as the leftmost digit of the transmit ter code For example press 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 entering the num ber If you do not start e...

Page 121: ...c tone will sound for 1 second to indicate completion of registration provided the code entered the second time is identical to 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 beginning with part 5 If an error occurs five times perform the procedure again starting ...

Page 122: ...t be activated when the key is inserted into the ignition switch Your vehicle s alarm system has been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory You can set the system for deactivation yourself or have it done by your SUBARU dealer System alarm operation The alarm system will give the following alarms when triggered The vehicle s horn will sound and the hazard warning flashers wil...

Page 123: ...accidentally trig gered the alarm system To stop the alarm Perform any of the following operations Press any button on the access key remote transmitter Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Turn the push button ignition to the Acc position models with keyless ac cess with push button start system Carry the access key and press the rear gate opener button if equipped Carry the access key and...

Page 124: ...oof if equipped 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch models without keyless access with push button start system turn the push button ignition switch to the OFF position models with keyless access with push button start system 3 Open the doors and get out of the vehicle 4 Make sure that the engine hood and the trunk lid Legacy are locked 5 Close all doors and the rear gate Outback Access key ...

Page 125: ...quipped 2 Remove the key from the ignition switch models without keyless access function make sure the push button igni tion switch is turned off models with keyless access function 3 Open the doors and get out of the vehicle 4 Make sure that the engine hood and the trunk lid Legacy are locked 5 Close the doors and the rear gate Outback but leave only the driver s door or the front passenger s doo...

Page 126: ...ures models with keyless access with push button start system Grip the front door handle Press the rear gate opener button The driver s door will unlock or the rear gate will open an electronic chirp will sound twice the hazard warning flashers will flash twice and the security indicator light will turn off To unlock all other doors and the rear gate Outback briefly press the disarm button a secon...

Page 127: ...ystem will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors In order to lock the doors you must either lock them as in dicated in step 4 below or with the key once they have been closed Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk 1 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position 2 Turn the ignition switch from ON to LOCK OFF position all models an...

Page 128: ...ltiple impacts by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning flashers both lasting approximately 30 seconds If you desire your SUBARU dealer can connect them and set them for activation or deactivation NOTE The shock sensors are not always able to sense impacts caused by break ing in and cannot sense an impact that does not cause vibration such as breaking the glass using a rescue hammer Th...

Page 129: ...wer windows operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON position Power window operation by driver Driver s side power window switches 1 Lock switch 2 For driver s window 3 For front passenger s window 4 For rear left passenger s window 5 For rear right passenger s window All door windows can be controlled by the power window switch cluster at the driver side door Operating the driver s wind...

Page 130: ...me object gets trapped just before the window fully closes NOTE If a window detects an impact simi lar to that caused by trapping an object for example when the vehicle encoun ters a deep pothole the anti entrap ment function may operate The window cannot be operated for a few seconds after the anti entrap ment function operates If the vehicle s battery is discon nected due to situations such as b...

Page 131: ...sengers Passenger s side power window switches Each passenger window can be controlled by the power window switch located on the door Operating the windows To open Press the switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position To close Pull the switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position When the lock switch on the power window switch cluster located on the...

Page 132: ...Help prevent children adults or animals from locking themselves in the trunk On hot or sunny days the temperature in the trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat related injuries including brain damage to anyone locked inside particularly for small chil dren When leaving the vehicle close all windows and lock all doors Also make certain that the trunk is closed To open...

Page 133: ...andle as indicated by the arrow on the handle This operation unlocks the trunk lid Then push up the lid The handle is made of material that remains luminescent for approximately an hour in the dark trunk space after it is exposed to ambient light even for a short time WARNING Never allow any child to get in the trunk and play with the release handle If the driver starts the vehi cle without knowin...

Page 134: ...ully to the end until you hear a click This places the latch in the locked posi tion 3 Move the release handle from outside the vehicle in the direction of the arrow to check if the latch is released If the latch is not released contact your SUBARU dealer In that case use the key to release the latch then close the trunk lid Also if the movement of the release handle feels restricted or not entire...

Page 135: ...ges The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull it down holding the recessed grip WARNING To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle always keep the rear gate closed while driving Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the recessed grip Also avoid closing the rear gate by pulling on the recessed grip from inside the cargo space There is a danger of your hand being c...

Page 136: ...one s hands arms head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moonroof Before leaving the vehicle al ways remove the key from the ignition switch for safety models without keyless access with push button start system and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operat ing the moonroof Never try to check ...

Page 137: ...roof will stop at a position approximately 0 8 in 2 cm away from the fully opened posi tion Press the switch again to open the moonroof completely Press the front side of the OPEN CLOSE switch to close the moonroof To stop the moonroof at a selected mid way position while opening or closing it momentarily press the front side or rear side of the switch After washing the vehicle or after it rains w...

Page 138: ...e 139 1 北米Model A2490BE A EDITED 2012 4 25 Sun shade The sun shade can be slid forward or backward by hand while the moonroof is closed If the moonroof is opened the sun shade also moves back Keys and doors 2 41 ...

Page 139: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page ...

Page 140: ...N and OFF indicators 3 15 CHECK ENGINE warning light Malfunction indicator light 3 16 Coolant temperature low indicator light if equipped Coolant temperature high warning light if equipped 3 16 Charge warning light 3 17 Oil pressure warning light 3 17 Engine low oil level warning light 3 18 AT OIL TEMP warning light AT and CVT models 3 18 Low tire pressure warning light U S spec models 3 18 ABS wa...

Page 141: ...ome screen 3 37 Starting screen 3 37 Good bye screen 3 38 Warning screen 3 38 Basic screens 3 38 Menu screens 3 39 Light control switch 3 41 Headlights 3 41 High low beam change dimmer 3 42 Headlight flasher 3 43 Daytime running light system 3 43 Turn signal lever 3 43 Illumination brightness control 3 44 Front fog light switch if equipped 3 44 Wiper and washer 3 45 Windshield wiper and washer swi...

Page 142: ...rom the ON posi tion to the Acc or LOCK posi tion thereby stopping the engine Also if the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large bunch of other keys centrifugal force may act on it as the vehicle moves resulting in unwanted turning of the ignition switch The ignition switch has four positions LOCK Acc ON and START NOTE Keep the ignition switch in the LOCK position when the engine is not runn...

Page 143: ... the follow ing cases The key grip is touching another key or a metallic key holder The key is near another key that contains an immobilizer transponder The key is near or touching another transmitter Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver s door opens and the key is in the LOCK or Acc positions The chime stops when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or the key ...

Page 144: ... the door trim pocket On the rear seat At the corner of the cargo area When operating the push button ignition switch or starting the engine if the access key battery is discharged perform the procedure described in Access key if access key does not operate properly F9 20 In such a case replace the battery immediately Refer to Replacing battery of access key F11 54 Switching power 1 Operation indi...

Page 145: ...vehicle inspected at a SUBARU dealer If the vehicle was left in the hot sun for a long time the surface of the push button ignition switch may get hot Be careful not to burn yourself NOTE The push button ignition switch can not be switched to OFF when the select lever is in a position other than P When operating the push button ignition switch firmly press it all the way If the push button ignitio...

Page 146: ...e ON position the various parts of the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence 1 Warning lights indicator lights meter needles gauge needles odometer and trip meter back light illuminate 2 Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position 3 Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position 4 Dials and indicators in meters and gauges light up 5 Regular illumination for...

Page 147: ... only 3 To change the current setting press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds Activated Deactivated NOTE Your vehicle s initial movement setting of the meter gauge needles has been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory It is not possible to change the initial movement setting of the meter gauge needles when the ignition switch is in the ON position Change the setting when ...

Page 148: ...press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the LOCK OFF or Acc position the odometer trip meter will light up It is possible to switch between the A trip meter and B trip meter indications while the odometer trip meter is lit up If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer trip meter the odometer trip meter will turn off Also if you open and close the...

Page 149: ... protect the engine while the select lever is in the P or N position for AT and CVT models or the shift lever is in the neutral position for MT models the engine is controlled so that the engine speed may not become too high even if the accelerator pedal is pressed hard Fuel gauge Type A Type B 1 Low fuel warning light The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank When ...

Page 150: ...gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the ON position The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving ...

Page 151: ...t operate Warning and indicator lights Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the ON position This permits check ing the operation of the bulbs Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the ON position For the system check the following lights illuminate and turn off after several sec onds or ...

Page 152: ...oor open indicator light models with type B combination meter Cruise control indicator light models with type B combination meter Cruise control set indicator light models with type B combination meter Select lever gear position indicator models with type B combination meter If any lights fail to illuminate it indicates a burned out bulb or a malfunction of the corresponding system Consult your au...

Page 153: ...rther details about canceling the warning operation please contact your SUBARU dealer If there is no passenger on the front passenger s seat the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger s seat will be deactivated The front passenger s occupant detection system monitors whether or not there is a passenger on the front passenger s seat Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may pr...

Page 154: ...al airbag ON and OFF indica tors ON Front passenger s frontal airbag ON indicator Front passenger s frontal airbag OFF indicator The front passenger s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passenger s SRS frontal airbag The indicators are located next to the clock in the center portion of the dash board When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position both the ...

Page 155: ...nterfering with the sealing of the cap Tightening the cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE warning light malfunction indicator light turn off immediately It may take several driving trips If the light does not turn off take your vehicle to your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately If the light is blinking If the light is blinking while driving an engine misfire condition has been de tected which may...

Page 156: ...blinks in RED At this time decelerate the vehicle After the blinking RED light turns off you can drive the vehicle normally However if the indicator light warning light often blinks in RED the electrical system may be malfunctioning Contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection If the engine coolant temperature in creases further the indicator light warning light illuminates in RED continuously At ...

Page 157: ...ine oil F11 11 If the warning light does not turn off after refilling with engine oil or the warning light illuminates even though the engine oil level is within the normal range have the system checked by a SUBARU dealer NOTE After replacing or adding the engine oil if the engine oil level is within the normal range when restarting the en gine on a level surface the warning light will turn off Th...

Page 158: ...function the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installatio...

Page 159: ...tions occur we recommend that you have the ABS system repaired at the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer The warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position but it does not turn off even when the vehicle speed ex ceeds approximately 12 km h 8 mph The warning li...

Page 160: ...stem warning light illuminates remains illuminated for approximately 30 seconds and then turns off Even if the brake system warning light flashes if the warning light beha vior is as described in the following examples the electronic parking brake system is not malfunctioning The warning light turns off when the electronic parking brake is ap plied or released The warning light turns off when the ...

Page 161: ...estarted shut down the engine again apply the parking brake and check the brake fluid level Refer to Brake fluid F11 23 5 If the brake fluid level is not below the MIN mark the EBD system may be malfunctioning Drive carefully to the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the system inspected 6 If the brake fluid level is below the MIN mark DO NOT drive the vehicle Instead have the vehicle towed to the nea...

Page 162: ...ause damage to the engine Door open warning light models with type A combination meter The warning light illuminates if any door the rear gate Outback or trunk lid Legacy is not fully closed This function is effective even if the ignition switch is in the LOCK OFF or Acc position all models or the key is removed from the ignition switch models without keyless access with push button start system A...

Page 163: ... unable to provide ABS control As a result the Vehicle Dynamics Control system becomes inoperative causing the warning light to illuminate Although both the Vehicle Dynamics Control and ABS systems are inoperative in this case the ordinary functions of the brake system are still available You will be safe while driving in this condition but drive carefully and have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU...

Page 164: ... turn off even after the lapse of several minutes the engine has warmed up after the engine has started Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Con trol system The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably malfunctioning under any of the following conditions Have your vehicle che...

Page 165: ...could be a steering lock malfunction Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as pos sible When the operation indicator on the push button ignition switch flashes in orange contact a SUBARU dealer immediately NOTE Even when the access key is within the operating ranges inside the vehicle the access key warning for engine start may be provided depending on the status of the access key and the environment...

Page 166: ...ck button was pressed while the push button ignition switch is OFF and the access key is inside the vehicle Take out the access key from the vehicle and lock the doors If the access key is inside the vehicle the doors cannot be locked Beep beep beep beep beep 5 times Door ajar warning The door lock button is pushed while the ignition switch is in the OFF position and one of the doors including the...

Page 167: ...n other than OFF Return the access key to inside the vehicle or switch the push button ignition switch to OFF Long beep continuous Long beep continuous The driver exited the vehicle with the access key and closed the driver s door while the push button ignition switch is in a position other than OFF and the select lever is in a position other than the P position Shift the select lever to the P pos...

Page 168: ...chime Operation indicator on push button ignition switch Status Action Ding Flashes in orange System malfunction warning A malfunction was detected in the power system or steering lock Contact a SUBARU dealer immediately and have the vehicle inspected Instruments and controls 3 29 CONTINUED ...

Page 169: ...to the OFF position Immediately after any door is opened when the push button ignition switch is in the Acc or ON position For models without keyless access with push button start system Approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the Acc or LOCK position Immediately after the key is pulled out If the indicator light does not flash it may indicate that immo...

Page 170: ...d or cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the ON position 2 MT models only 3 To change the current setting press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds Activated Deactivated NOTE The initial setting for your vehicle of the gear position indicator has been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory It is not possible to change the setting of the gear position indicator ...

Page 171: ... Headlight indicator light This indicator light illuminates under the following conditions when the light switch is turned to the or position when the light switch is in the AUTO position and the headlights illuminate automatically Front fog light indicator light if equipped This indicator light illuminates while the front fog lights are illuminated Clock NOTE Your SUBARU dealer can change the set...

Page 172: ... combination meter 1 Multi function display switching knob Type B combination meter 1 Multi function display switching knob With the ignition switch in the ON position each successive press of the multi function display switching knob toggles the display in the following se quence The outside temperature is always indi cated on the display with the ignition switch in the ON position Instruments an...

Page 173: ...ower the temperature indication flashes to show that the road surface may be frozen If the outside temperature drops to 378F 38C or lower while the display is giving an indication other than the outside temperature the display switches to the outside temperature indication and flashes for 5 seconds before returning to its original indication If the display is already indicating an outside temperat...

Page 174: ...er indication is reset the average fuel consumption corresponding to that trip meter indica tion is not shown until the vehicle has subsequently covered a distance of 1 mile or 1 km Current fuel consumption 1 U S spec models 2 Except U S spec models This indication shows the rate of fuel consumption at the present moment Driving range on remaining fuel 1 U S spec models 2 Except U S spec models Th...

Page 175: ...lti information display while the vehicle is in motion When operation of the multi information display interferes with your ability to con centrate on driving stop the vehicle before performing operations on the screen Also do not concentrate on the display while driving Doing so may cause you to look away from the road and could result in an accident Various information will be shown on the multi...

Page 176: ... to the original screen after a few seconds While the information reminder is shown on the display it may be possible to display the warning screen again To recall the message marked with on the display pull the SET switch on the steering wheel toward you Welcome screen When the door is unlocked and the driver s door is opened the welcome screen will appear for approximately 20 seconds NOTE The we...

Page 177: ...of warning If there is a warning message or a maintenance notification it will appear for approximately 3 seconds Take the appro priate actions based on the messages indicated Basic screens By operating the or switch on the steering wheel you can change the screen that is always displayed Default screen Journey time screen This screen displays the journey time the time that has elapsed since the i...

Page 178: ...le has been completely stopped The select lever is in the P position The menu screen entering screen is selected The information reminder is off The menu list is as follows First menu Second menu Screen Settings Welcome Good bye Screen Gauge Initial Movement Languages Return EyeSight models with EyeSight system Warning Volume Lead Vehicle Acquisition Sound Lead Vehicle Moving Monitor Function Retu...

Page 179: ... system NOTE For models with the EyeSight system refer to the Owner s Manual supple ment for the EyeSight system After entering the EyeSight menu select one of the following menus Warning Volume The volume of the warning buzzer that sounds when the EyeSight system is in use can be set in 3 stages Max Mid and Min Lead Vehicle Acquisition Sound When adaptive cruise control is used the buzzer that so...

Page 180: ...ted lights are turned off when the key is removed from the ignition switch NOTE The light control switch can be oper ated except auto on off headlights even under the following conditions when the key is not inserted into the ignition switch models without key less access with push button start system when the push button ignition switch is turned off models with key less access with push button s...

Page 181: ...sitiv ity can be changed using the display For details refer to Auto Light Sen sor F3 40 Sensor for the auto on off head lights The sensor is on the instrument panel as shown in the illustration CAUTION If any object is placed on or near the sensor the sensor may not detect the level of the ambient light cor rectly and the auto on off headlights may not operate properly High low beam change dimmer...

Page 182: ...d under the following conditions The parking brake is fully released The light switch is in the off or position The light switch is in the AUTO position and the headlights do not turn on automatically The select lever is in a position other than the P position AT and CVT mod els NOTE When the light switch is in the position the front side marker lights tail lights and license plate lights are illu...

Page 183: ...turn the control dial downward NOTE When the control dial is turned fully upward the illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the auto matic dimming function does not work at all The brightness setting is not can celed even when the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK OFF position Front fog light switch if equipped 1 Headlight switch 2 Fog light switch The front fog lights will turn on wh...

Page 184: ...hield or rear window always use the wind shield washer In freezing weather be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window before switching on the wipers Attempting to operate the wiper with the blades frozen to the window glass could cause not only the wiper blades to be damaged but also the wiper mo tor to burn out If the wiper blades are frozen to the window glass ...

Page 185: ...ndshield washer for at least 1 second so that washer solution will be sprinkled all over the windshield or rear window Grease wax insects or other mate rial on the windshield or the wiper blades results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass If you cannot remove those streaks after operating the washer or if the wiper operation is jerky clean the outer sur face of the windshield or re...

Page 186: ...ust the operat ing interval of the wiper The operating interval can be adjusted in several steps from the shortest interval to the longest Windshield washer To wash the windshield pull the wiper control lever toward you The washer fluid sprays until you release the lever The wipers operate while you pull the lever Windshield washer fluid warning light type A Windshield washer fluid warning light t...

Page 187: ...e position With the switch turned to the posi tion the rear wiper will operate intermit tently at intervals corresponding to the vehicle speed In this position when you move the select lever to the R position AT and CVT models or the shift lever to the reverse position MT models the rear wiper will switch to continuous operation When you move the select lever shift lever from the R reverse positio...

Page 188: ...in They also turn off when the ignition switch is turned to the Acc or LOCK OFF position The defogger and deicer system will automatically shut off after approximately 15 minutes If the rear window and outside mirrors have been cleared and the wind shield wiper blades have been deiced completely before that time press the control switch to turn them off If defrost ing defogging or deicing is not c...

Page 189: ... mph 15 km h or lower for 15 minutes the windshield wiper deicer automatically stops operating though the rear window defogger and outside mirror defogger maintain continuous operation in this condition While the defogger and deicer sys tem is in the continuous operation mode if the battery voltage drops below the permissible level continu ous operation of the defogger and deicer system is cancele...

Page 190: ...Auto dimming function The auto dimming function is an anti glare capability which automatically reduces glare coming from headlights of vehicles behind you By pressing the power on button the auto dimming function is turned on By pressing the power off button the auto dimming function is turned off When the auto dimming function is on the function indicator will illuminate in green Even with the m...

Page 191: ...ng the power off button while the shift lever select lever is in the R reverse position the rear view image display turns to the off mode Once the rear view image display is set to the off mode the display stays in the off mode with the function indicator in or ange every time the shift lever select lever is shifted into the R reverse position If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK OFF posit...

Page 192: ...l System it complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission Rules in the U S and the RSS 210 of Industry Canada in Canada Its operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation Changes and modifications to this system b...

Page 193: ... garage door opener s hand held transmitter between 1 and 3 inches 25 and 76 mm away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro gram 4 Simultaneously press and hold both the hand held transmitter button and the desired HomeLink button DO NOT re lease the buttons until step 5 has been completed NOTE Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this programming step 4 with pr...

Page 194: ...garage door opener motor head unit which activates the training light on the unit Proceed to step 3 within 30 seconds 3 Inside the vehicle firmly press hold for 2 seconds and release the HomeLink button that was programmed in the pre vious section Press and release the button a second time to complete the programming procedure NOTE Some garage door openers may re quire you to do the above press ho...

Page 195: ...evice simply press the appropriate but ton The indicator light illuminates indicat ing that the signal is being transmitted Programming other devices To program other devices such as door locks home lighting and security systems contact HomeLink at www homelink com or call 1 800 355 3515 Reprogramming a single HomeLink button 1 Press and hold the HomeLink button you wish to reprogram DO NOT releas...

Page 196: ... the automatic dimming function is on the LED indicator will illuminate Even with the mirror in anti glare mode the mirror surface turns bright if the shift lever select lever is shifted into the R reverse position This is to ensure good reward visibility during reversing When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly ...

Page 197: ...se the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing and damage the mirror Photosensors The mirror has a photosensor attached on both the front and back sides During nighttime driving these sensors detect distracting glare from vehicle headlights behind you and automatically dim the mirror to eliminate glare and preserve your vision For this reason use care not to cover the sensors with stickers or o...

Page 198: ...naling the door to stop and reverse does not meet these safety standards Using a garage door opener without these fea tures increases risk of serious injury or death For more infor mation consult the HomeLink website at www homelink com or call 1 800 355 3515 CAUTION When programming the HomeLink Wireless Control System to operate a garage door opener or an entrance gate unplug the device s motor ...

Page 199: ...lashing light indi cates successful programming of the new frequency signal 6 Press and hold the programmed but ton and check the HomeLink indicator light If the indicator light stays on con tinuously your garage door should acti vate and the programming is completed If the indicator light flashes rapidly for 2 seconds and then stays on continuously your garage door opener may be pro tected by a r...

Page 200: ...when the HomeLink button is pressed Programming for entrance gates and garage door openers in Canada 1 Unplug the motor of the entrance gate or garage door opener from the outlet NOTE If any of the HomeLink buttons are already programmed for other devices skip step 2 because it clears the memory of all three buttons 1 HomeLink button 1 2 HomeLink button 2 3 HomeLink button 3 2 Press and hold the t...

Page 201: ...ht begins to flash slowly after approximately 20 seconds position the hand held trans mitter of the device between 1 to 3 inches 25 to 76 mm away from the HomeLink button you wish to program 3 Press and hold the hand held trans mitter button The HomeLink indicator light will flash first slowly and then rapidly 4 When the indicator light begins to flash rapidly release both buttons The programming ...

Page 202: ... side to adjust the right hand mirror 2 Move the knob in the direction you want to move the mirror 3 Return the knob to the neutral position to prevent unintentional operation The mirrors can also be adjusted manu ally Power folding mirror switch if equipped The power folding mirror switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the ON or Acc position To fold the outside mirrors push the powe...

Page 203: ...wheel WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt telescopic position while driv ing This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury If the lever cannot be raised to the fixed position adjust the steering wheel again It is dan gerous to drive without locking the steering wheel This may cause loss of vehicle control and result in personal injury 1 Adjust the seat position Ref...

Page 204: ...Black plate 205 1 北米Model A2490BE A EDITED 2012 4 25 Horn To sound the horn push the horn pad Instruments and controls 3 65 ...

Page 205: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page ...

Page 206: ...r control 4 8 Air inlet selection 4 8 Defrosting 4 8 Operating tips for heater and air conditioner 4 9 Cleaning ventilator grille 4 9 Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight 4 9 Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit 4 9 Checking air conditioning system before summer season 4 9 Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition 4 9 Air condi...

Page 207: ...urn the wheel to the position Side ventilators 1 Open 2 Close Move the tab to adjust the flow direction To open the ventilator turn the side grille open close wheel upward to the position To close it turn the wheel downward to the position Rear ventilators if equipped 1 Open 2 Close Move the tab to adjust the flow direction To open the ventilator turn the rear grille open close wheel upward to the...

Page 208: ...Temperature control dial Refer to Tem perature control F4 7 3 Airflow control buttons Refer to Airflow mode selection F4 6 4 Air conditioner button Refer to Air conditioner control F4 8 5 Air inlet selection button Refer to Air inlet selection F4 8 6 Rear window defogger button Refer to Defogger and deicer F3 49 Climate control 4 3 CONTINUED ...

Page 209: ...d control button Refer to Fan speed control F4 8 5 Temperature control button front pas senger s side Refer to Temperature control F4 7 6 AUTO button Refer to Automatic cli mate control system type B F4 5 7 OFF button Refer to Automatic climate control system type B F4 5 8 Air inlet selection button Refer to Air inlet selection F4 8 9 Defroster button Refer to Airflow mode selection F4 6 and Defro...

Page 210: ... separate temperature settings for the driver s side and passenger s side can be enabled DUAL mode To cancel the DUAL mode press the DUAL button again The temperature setting for the passenger s side becomes the same as the setting for the driver s side If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel other than the OFF button rear window defogger button and temperature control buttons durin...

Page 211: ...terior air temperature sensor on the side of the driver side part of the center panel Outside temperature sensor behind front grille Manual climate control Airflow mode selection Select the preferred airflow mode by performing the following procedure Press the preferred airflow control button type A Press the airflow mode selection button or defroster button type B Airflow modes are as follows A M...

Page 212: ...ssor by pressing the air conditioner button You cannot select the recircula tion mode by pressing the air inlet selection button Temperature control Type A Turn the temperature control dial over a range from the blue side cool to red side warm to regulate the temperature of airflow from the air outlets Type B To increase the temperature setting press the side of the temperature control button To d...

Page 213: ...air conditioner or when driving on a dusty road When the ON position is selected the indicator light on the air inlet selection button illuminates OFF position outside air Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment Press the air inlet selection button to the OFF position when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature and the road is no longer dusty The indicator light will turn...

Page 214: ...ditioning system before summer sea son Check the air conditioner unit for refriger ant leaks hose conditions and proper operation each spring Have the air con ditioning system checked by your SUBARU dealer Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low tem perature weather condition Under certain weather conditions high relative humidity low temperatures etc a small amount of water vapor emiss...

Page 215: ...ked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer For replacement use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit Replacement schedule Every 15 months or 15 000 miles 24 000 km whichever comes first CAUTION Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following occurs even if it is not yet time to change the filter Reduction of the airflow through the vents Windshield gets easily fogged or misted NOTE The filter can influence ...

Page 216: ...stall the cover of the air filter CAUTION The arrow mark on the filter must point UP 6 Reinstall the glove box and connect the damper shaft 7 Close the glove box 8 LABEL installation 1 Fill out the information on the service label small 1 Service label 2 Attach the service label to the driver s side door pillar Climate control 4 11 ...

Page 217: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page ...

Page 218: ...ction 5 17 Channel and category selection 5 18 Channel preset 5 18 When the following messages are displayed type B audio 5 19 CD player operation 5 19 Play file 5 20 How to insert a CD 5 20 How to play back a CD 5 20 To select a track from the beginning 5 21 Fast forwarding and rewinding 5 21 Repeating 5 22 Random playback 5 22 Scan 5 23 Display selection type A audio 5 24 Folder selection 5 24 H...

Page 219: ...ok is playing type B audio 5 35 When the following messages are displayed 5 35 Audio control buttons 5 37 MODE button 5 37 and switch 5 38 Volume control switch 5 39 MUTE button if equipped 5 39 Bluetooth audio 5 39 Media format 5 40 Setting Bluetooth audio type A audio 5 40 Setting Bluetooth audio type B audio 5 41 Bluetooth audio operation 5 44 Hands free system 5 45 Tips for the Hands free syst...

Page 220: ...antenna portion of the rear window glass FM reception Although FM is normally static free reception can be affected by the surround ing area atmospheric conditions station strength and transmitter distance Build ings or other obstructions may cause momentary static flutter or station inter ference If reception continues to be unsatisfactory switch to a stronger station Installation of accessories ...

Page 221: ...g audio sets See the pages indicated in this section for operating details NOTE If a cell phone is placed near the audio set it may cause the audio set to emit noise when a phone call is received This noise does not indicate an audio set malfunction Note that a cell phone should be placed as far as possible from the audio set ...

Page 222: ...ower and audio controls refer to page 5 7 Radio operation refer to page 5 10 Satellite radio operation if equipped refer to page 5 16 CD compact disc player operation refer to page 5 19 Auxiliary input jack refer to page 5 25 USB storage device iPod operation refer to page 5 28 Bluetooth audio refer to page 5 39 Hands free system refer to page 5 45 Audio 5 5 CONTINUED ...

Page 223: ...refer to page 5 7 Radio operation refer to page 5 10 Satellite radio operation if equipped refer to page 5 16 CD compact disc player operation refer to page 5 19 Auxiliary input jack refer to page 5 25 USB storage device iPod operation refer to page 5 28 Bluetooth audio refer to page 5 39 Hands free system refer to page 5 45 NOTE HD Radio Technology should be in cluded as a feature in the type B a...

Page 224: ...s and FOCUS are equipped SRS Sound features 1 Sound originating from door mount speakers can be heard at ear level built in SRS FOCUS effect type A audio 2 Ultra rich bass sound can be obtained from standard door mount speakers built in SRS TruBass effect type A audio TruBass FOCUS SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruBass and FOCUS technologies are incorporated under license from SRS ...

Page 225: ... Press the SETTING dial to enter the selected menu 4 Choose the preferred settings for the selected menu by turning the SETTING dial 5 Press the SETTING dial NOTE Press the button to return to the last mode The screen will turn off if you enter the Screen OFF menu The screen will be displayed if you perform either of the following proce dures after turning the screen off in the Screen OFF menu Shi...

Page 226: ... control 8 to 8 0 For less bass sound For more bass sound Midrange control 8 to 8 0 For less midrange sound For more midrange sound Treble control 8 to 8 0 For less treble sound For more treble sound Fader R9 to F9 0 Front attenuated Rear attenuated Balance L9 to R9 0 Right channel attenuated Left channel attenuated Other settings SPEED VOLUME OFF to 2 OFF For less auto volume change For more auto...

Page 227: ...he FM AM button when the radio is on to select the preferred reception mode Each brief press of the FM AM button changes the radio in the following se quence starting from the last radio band with you selected Tuning Manual tuning TUNE dial Type A audio Type B audio Turn the TUNE dial clockwise to in crease the tuning frequency and turn the TUNE dial counterclockwise to decrease it Each time the d...

Page 228: ...matic tuning may not function prop erly if the station reception is weakened by distance from the station or proximity to tall buildings and hills PTY Program type group tuning only FM reception type A audio PTY CAT button Press the PTY CAT button to change to the PTY selection mode At this time the PTY group that you are currently listening to will be displayed for 10 seconds In PTY selection mod...

Page 229: ...ticast On the FM radio frequency most digital stations have multiple or supplemental programs on one FM sta tion When the consumer pushes the multicast button they will move between the multiple unique program content 3 Clear Reception Unlike analog radio signals digital signals do not pass along static hiss or pops HD RadioTM Technology Trouble shooting 1 Station blending When acquiring a radio s...

Page 230: ...an HD2 HD3 multicast chan nel had been playing The radio does not have ac cess to digital signals at the moment This is normal behavior wait until the digital signal has re turned If out of coverage area seek a new station Audio mute delay when se lecting HD2 HD3 multicast channel preset The digital multicast content is not available until HD Radio broadcast can be decoded and make the audio avail...

Page 231: ...ional radio HD Radio indicator The indicator illuminates while the digital broadcast is received during the HD Radio ON mode RBDS text display Type A audio Type B audio Type A audio If the PS Program Service Name and or RT Radio Text are available pressing the TEXT button changes the display among PS RT and frequency The initial setting is PS NOTE The maximum number of characters that can be displ...

Page 232: ...me will be reduced to zero Auto store Auto store button Type A audio Type B audio Using the Auto store function you can automatically store 6 stations on the current waveband by pressing and holding the Auto store button Use Auto store to quickly find the strongest stations for example when traveling through different reception areas NOTE When you use Auto store the new stations replace any statio...

Page 233: ...d follow the step by step instructions for easy activa tion Satellite radio reception Satellite radio signals are best received in areas with a clear view of the open sky In areas where there are tall buildings trees tunnels or other structures that may obstruct the signal of the satellites there may be signal interruptions Other circum stances that may result in signal loss include driving near a...

Page 234: ... are driving in an area with tall trees that block the signal 10 m or more for example on a road that goes through a dense forest The signal can become weak in some areas that are not covered by the repeater station network Please note that these may be other unforeseen circumstances when there are problems with the reception of Sirius XMTM satellite radio signals Displaying satellite radio ID of ...

Page 235: ...to the normal mode after approximately 6 seconds Channel scan type B audio SCAN A S button Press the SCAN A S button to change the radio to the SCAN mode In this mode under the selected category the radio scans through the channel until a station is found The radio will stop at the station for 5 seconds while displaying the channel number after which scanning will continue until the entire channel...

Page 236: ... air CHAN UNAVAIL ABLE The service cannot currently be used CH UNAUTHOR IZED A channel for which you do not have a subscription has been selected CD player operation CAUTION This is a class I laser product Use of controls or adjustments or perfor mance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Do not open covers and do not attempt to repair this uni...

Page 237: ...20 type A audio Bit rate kbps 32 to 320 type B audio Supports variable bit rates WMA type A audio Based on Windows Media Audio 9 Sampling rate kHz 48 44 1 32 Bit rate kbps 32 to 192 WMA type B audio Based on Windows Media Audio 7 8 and 9 Sampling rate kHz 48 44 1 32 Bit rate kbps 32 to 192 AAC type A audio Based on MPEG4 AAC Sampling rate kHz 48 44 1 32 24 22 05 16 12 11 025 8 Bit rate kbps 24 to ...

Page 238: ...increase Turn the TRACK dial counterclockwise to skip to the beginning of the current track Each time the dial is turned the indicated track number will decrease By using the button Type A audio Forward direction Backward direction Type B audio Forward direction Backward direction Press the button briefly to skip to the beginning of the next track Each time the button is briefly pressed the indica...

Page 239: ...udio NOTE The TRACK RPT type A audio ONE type B audio indication refers to the repeat playback of a single track It repeats the track that is playing The FOLDER RPT type A audio FOLDER type B audio indication refers to the repeat playback of a folder It repeats the all of the tracks in the folder It is possible to select the function when the MP3 WMA AAC for mat track is playing To cancel the trac...

Page 240: ...TE Random playback will be cancelled if you perform any of the following steps Press the button Press the SCAN button Press the or side of the FOLDER button when an MP3 WMA AAC format track is playing type A audio Turn the TUNE dial during random playback of the disc type B audio Scan Type A audio Type B audio The scan mode lets you listen to the first 10 seconds of each track in succession Press ...

Page 241: ...ists on the disc performing the following procedures starts playback beginning with the first track Press the or side of the FOLDER button type A audio Turn the TUNE dial type B audio Type A audio Press the following buttons briefly To select the next folder To go back to the previous folder Type B audio TUNE dial Turn the TUNE dial clockwise to select the next folder Turn the dial counter clockwi...

Page 242: ...serted correctly This message may appear when using some CD RW discs Check that the disc type i e 8 cm 3 inch CDs are not supported and data format are correct This player can only play CD DA MP3 WMA and AAC data formats If the disc cannot be ejected or this mes sage remains displayed please contact your SUBARU dealer When No audio file is displayed type B audio Press the button to eject the disc ...

Page 243: ...o the other portable audio player the sound may become a lot louder Turn down the volume when you change between them In some cases when the sound volume of the portable audio player is low the sound quality may become impaired when you turn up the volume of the vehicle audio system In this case adjust the sound volume of the portable audio player In some cases noise occurs be cause of a bad conne...

Page 244: ...m the case press the center of the case and hold both edges of the disc If the disc surface is touched directly contamination could cause poor tone quality Do not touch the disc surface Use a clean disc whenever possible If there are deposits wipe the disc surface from the center outward with a dry soft cloth Be sure not to use a rough cloth thinner benzine alcohol etc Do not use any disc that is ...

Page 245: ...B audio NOTE HUB class USB memory cannot be played ATAPI subclass USB cannot be played High Speed USB 2 0 cannot be played A USB memory that is powered by a source other than the USB power supply for example an AC power adapter etc cannot be operated A USB memory that is connected to the memory card reader or multi card reader cannot be operated If the USB memory consists of two drives or more the...

Page 246: ...demark of Apple Inc You are only permitted to personally copy and play copyright free material or material that is legally permitted to be copied and played by using an iPod and iTunes Copyright infringe ment is prohibited by law To check the firmware version of an iPod connect it to a computer and check the device manager For further information see the User s Guide for the iPod To update the fir...

Page 247: ...ttery charge of the iPod is low If an iPod does not activate after operation disconnect the connection cable from the iPod and reset it For the resetting procedure see the User s Guide for the iPod If an iPod and the connection cable are connected improperly the iPod cannot be powered on or will not be recognized by in vehicle equipment In this case disconnect the connection cable from the iPod an...

Page 248: ...reached while fast forwarding fast forwarding ends and play begins from the begin ning of the next track When the beginning of a track is reached while rewinding rewinding ends and play begins from the begin ning of the track Repeating When connecting USB storage de vice Repeating is operated in the same way as for a CD For details refer to Repeating F5 22 When connecting iPod Repeat button Type A...

Page 249: ...acks on the USB storage device The ALBUM RDM type A audio Album type B audio indication re fers to the shuffle playback of the album It sequentially plays back all of the tracks on the album The SONG RDM type A audio Track type B audio indication refers to the shuffle playback on the entire iPod It randomly repeats all of the tracks on the iPod When an iPod is connected the files are played back a...

Page 250: ...category changes in the following sequence Each time you turn the dial counterclockwise the dis played category changes in the opposite sequence To select the category press the dial To close the iPod menu press and hold the LIST button To return to the previous screen briefly press the LIST button Type B audio LIST button BACK button TUNE dial When the LIST button or BACK button is pressed briefl...

Page 251: ...Songs List Audiobooks Audiobooks List Shuffle Songs Turn and press the TUNE dial to select the category To return to the upper layer press the BACK button To return to the 1st layer press the LIST button Display selection type A audio If you press the button during playback the indication will change to the next one in the following sequence For USB storage device For iPod Page scroll Refer to Pag...

Page 252: ...the BACK button Setting the playing speed only when the audiobook is playing type B audio Each time you briefly press the RPT button while the audiobook is playing the playing speed changes in the following sequence When the following mes sages are displayed If one of the following messages is displayed while connecting the USB sto rage device iPod determine the cause based on the following inform...

Page 253: ...ted Disconnect the USB storage device iPod and check it NO DEVICE type A audio No USB type B audio No iPod type B audio No USB storage devices iPod are connected An incompatible USB storage device iPod is connected Connect a supported USB storage device iPod NO FILE type A audio No song type B audio There are no playable audio files on the connected USB storage device Connect a USB storage device ...

Page 254: ...s are located on the spokes of the steering wheel They allow the driver to control audio functions without taking his her hands off the steering wheel MODE button This button is used to select the desired audio mode Each time it is pressed the mode changes to the next one in the following sequence Type A audio 1 The frequency last received in the selected waveband will be displayed 2 Only when a C...

Page 255: ...ay With CD USB Bluetooth audio mode selected Press the switch to the side briefly to skip forward in the track order Press the switch to the side briefly to skip backward in the track order The track number will be shown on the audio display When a MP3 WMA AAC format track is playing press and hold the switch to the side to select the next folder Press and hold the switch to the side to go back to...

Page 256: ... zero The audio display will show MUTE If you press the button again the original sound volume will return and MUTE turns off Bluetooth audio NOTE For models with the genuine SUBARU navigation system refer to the Owner s Manual supplement for the navigation system NOTE The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc This function enables you to play back audio sourc...

Page 257: ...io while driving Registering pairing device NOTE Only one device can be registered 1 Select the PAIR AUDIO menu If a device is already registered MEMORY FULL is displayed and the mode changes to the Bluetooth audio setting mode 2 After the passkey is shown on the display input the passkey into the device If the registering procedure is fin ished PAIRED and the name of the device are displayed If t...

Page 258: ...switch again and say Bluetooth audio setup The BT Audio Setup will then be displayed 3 After the BT Audio Setup menu is displayed select the following menus by using the voice command system or by operating the TUNE dial NOTE You cannot set Bluetooth audio while driving After the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK OFF position the regis tered device cell phone may be auto matically connected to...

Page 259: ...Change name 2 Press the talk switch 3 Say the name of the registered device or List audio players and select the registered device for details refer to List audio player function F5 42 4 Press the talk switch 5 Say Confirm to select the device or say Go back to go back 6 After saying Confirm press the talk switch 7 Say a new name to be registered 8 Press the talk switch 9 Say Confirm to change the...

Page 260: ...io Players Paired will be displayed If the registering procedure was not successful Unable to pair audio players will be displayed Selecting device 1 Select the Select Audio Player menu 2 Select the preferred device 3 Select the Confirm select audio player menu 4 Select the From Car menu or From Audio Player menu 5 Select the Confirm select audio player menu If the device is connected Se lected wi...

Page 261: ...e A audio BT Audio type B audio mode To select a track from the beginning Select a track in the same way as for a CD Refer to To select a track from the beginning F5 21 Repeating type A audio Repeating is operated in the same way as for a CD Refer to Repeating F5 22 Each time you briefly press the button the mode changes in the following sequence Random playback type A audio Random playback is ope...

Page 262: ...screen on the cell phone may remain illuminated while the ignition switch is in the ON position If this occurs turn the illumi nation off by adjusting the cell phone settings Depending on the setting of the cell phone the dial lock function may be activated after making a call Deacti vate the automatic dial lock function of the cell phone before using the Hands free system Depending on the type of...

Page 263: ...esidential installation This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on th...

Page 264: ... malfunction of the cell phone When using the cell phone be careful not to get it close to the in vehicle equipment Getting it too close to the in vehicle equip ment may result in deterioration in tone quality or a poor connect ing condition In the frequency band used by this equipment along with indus trial scientific and medical equipment such as a microwave oven radio stations a license is requ...

Page 265: ...nes including Blue tooth audio devices can be registered for type B audio When the ignition switch is turned to the Acc or ON position the regis tered cell phone may be automatically connected to the system Registering by operating dial TUNE dial Type A audio Type B audio Select the menus by operating the TUNE dial Type A audio 1 Press the OFF hook switch 2 Select ENGLISH FRANÇAIS by operating the...

Page 266: ...dure after step 4 1 Select a mode other than BT Audio mode 2 Press the talk switch and say Setup 3 Press the talk switch and say Phone Setup 4 Press the talk switch and say Pair Phone 5 Press the talk switch and say the name to be registered 6 Press the talk switch and say Confirm 7 Press the talk switch 8 Say Phone Only to register only a cell phone or say Internal Audio to register internal audi...

Page 267: ... 59 SET SPD DIAL Registering a speed dial 5 60 DELETE ENTRY Deleting phonebook data 5 60 DEL SPD DIAL Deleting a registered speed dial 5 60 GO BACK REDIAL DIAL Dialing a number stored in the outgoing call history memory 5 61 STORE Adding a new number stored in the outgoing call history memory 5 58 DELETE Deleting a number stored in the outgoing call history memory 5 60 GO BACK CALLBACK DIAL Dialin...

Page 268: ...ANGE NAME Changing the registered name of the cell phone 5 63 LIST PHONES Showing the list of the registered cell phones 5 64 SET PASSKEY Changing the pass key 5 64 DELETE Deleting the registered cell phone 5 64 GO BACK SYSTEM SETUP GUIDANCE VOL Setting the volume of the voice guidance 5 65 INITIALIZE Initialization 5 65 SEL LANGUAGE Selecting the language using the Hands free system 5 65 GO BACK ...

Page 269: ...ered in the phonebook 5 59 Speed Dial Registering a speed dial 5 60 Delete Entry Deleting phonebook data 5 60 Delete Speed Dial Deleting a registered speed dial 5 60 Go Back Redial Dial Redialing 5 61 Store Adding a new number stored in the outgoing call history memory 5 58 Delete Deleting a number stored in the outgoing call history memory 5 60 Go Back CallBack Dial Dialing a number stored in the...

Page 270: ...4 Handsfree Power 1 Turning the Hands free power ON OFF 5 64 Go Back BT Audio Setup 1 Pair Audio Players Registering an audio player device 3 5 43 Select Audio Player 2 Selecting the registered audio player device 5 43 Change Name 2 Changing the name of the registered audio player device 5 43 List Audio Players 2 Speaking the names of the registered audio players devices 5 43 Set Passkey Setting a...

Page 271: ...u Details Page Setup System setup Guidance Volume Setting the volume of the voice guidance 5 65 Device Name Showing the device name and BD address of the audio 5 65 Reset Settings Initialization 5 65 Go Back Go Back If a cell phone is not registered the menu described in the chart is not indicated ...

Page 272: ...toile 12 pound carré dièse 13 plus plus 14 callback rappel 15 redial recomposer 16 dial by number composer par nu méro 17 dial by name composer par nom 18 phonebook registre 19 setup réglages 20 phone book add entry ajouter l entrée dans le registre 21 phone book change name modifier le nom dans le registre 22 phone book delete entry supprimer l entrée du registre 23 phone book list names lister l...

Page 273: ...re 6 5 five 5 cinq 7 6 six 6 six 8 7 seven 7 sept 9 8 eight 8 huit 10 9 nine 9 neuf 11 star étoile 12 pound dièse 13 plus plus 14 add entry ajouter entrée 15 Bluetooth Audio setup configuration Audio Bluetooth 16 BT A setup configuration Audio Bluetooth 17 BT Audio setup configuration Audio Bluetooth 18 by phone par téléphone 19 by voice par la voix 20 call history historique des ap pels 21 call t...

Page 274: ...ectionner lec teur audio 66 select phone sélectionner télé phone 67 send envoyer 68 set pass key définir mot de passe 69 set PIN définir NIP 70 set speed dial définir composition rapide 71 setup configurer 72 store enregistrer 73 turn on activer 74 turn off désactiver Updating phonebook data NOTE The maximum number of phone book entries that can be registered in the phonebook is 50 type A audio 20...

Page 275: ...4 Say the name voice tag to be registered 5 Select the CONFIRM menu The phone number is then regis tered and STORED type A audio Phone number stored type B audio is displayed NOTE While inputting the phone numbers if GO BACK is chosen using the TUNE dial the character that was input last is deleted Registering from call history 1 Select the CALL HISTORY menu 2 Select one of the following menus INC...

Page 276: ... menu to cancel List names function The voice tags registered in the phone book are spoken by using the list names function To use the list names function perform the following procedure 1 Select the LIST NAMES menu 2 Choose the registered data by per forming either of the following procedures Press the talk switch Operate the TUNE dial type A audio only After SELECTED is displayed you can choose ...

Page 277: ...to which you want to register the phone number NOTE If the number to be used is already registered in speed dial OVER WRITE will be displayed Select the CONFIRM type A audio Confirm Overwrite speed dial type B audio menu to overwrite or select the GO BACK menu to cancel Deleting the phonebook data 1 Select the DELETE ENTRY menu 2 Select the phone number by perform ing either of the following proce...

Page 278: ...ll 1 Select the top menu phone menu 2 Press the preset button from to to which the preferred number is registered 3 Press the OFF hook switch NOTE When a preset button for which num bers are not registered is pressed an error message is indicated on the audio screen Redial 1 Select the REDIAL menu 2 Select the preferred number by turning the TUNE dial 3 Perform either of the following proce dures ...

Page 279: ...king the phonebook 1 Select the SET PIN menu 2 Input the current PIN code by perform ing one of the following procedures Operate the TUNE dial Press the talk switch and say the number 3 Select the CONFIRM type A audio Confirm PIN type B audio menu 4 Input the new PIN code by performing one of the following procedures Operate the TUNE dial Press the talk switch and say the number 5 Select the CONFI...

Page 280: ... A audio No Phones have been paired type B audio is displayed and the mode changes to the PHONE SETUP mode 2 Select the cell phone by performing one of the following procedures Operate the TUNE dial Press the talk switch and say the voice tag Press the talk switch and use the list phones function refer to List phones function F5 64 3 Select the CONFIRM type A audio Confirm Phone selection type B a...

Page 281: ... currently set passkey is displayed a new passkey can be entered 2 Input the new passkey by performing one of the following procedures Operate the TUNE dial Press the talk switch and say the passkey 3 Select the CONFIRM type A audio Confirm passkey type B audio menu The new passkey is displayed the passkey is changed and the mode changes to the PHONE SETUP mode Deleting registered cell phone from ...

Page 282: ...registered data To initialize the registered data perform the following procedure 1 Select the INITIALIZE type A audio Reset Settings type B audio menu 2 Select the CONFIRM type A audio Confirm reset settings type B audio menu INITIALIZED type A audio Set tings have been reset type B audio is displayed the registered data is initialized and the mode changes to the last mode Selecting language To s...

Page 283: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page ...

Page 284: ... holder 6 9 Rear passenger s cup holder 6 9 Bottle holders 6 9 Accessory power outlets 6 10 Ashtray if equipped 6 12 Coat hook 6 13 Shopping bag hook 6 13 Legacy 6 13 Outback 6 14 Floor mat 6 14 Cargo area cover Outback if equipped 6 15 Using the cover 6 15 To remove the cover housing 6 15 Stowage of the cargo area cover 6 15 To install the cover housing 6 16 Convenient tie down hooks Outback 6 17...

Page 285: ...es Any of the doors or the rear gate Outback is opened The doors or the rear gate are un locked using the keyless access function if equipped Refer to Locking and unlocking with keyless access entry function F2 13 The doors or the rear gate Outback are unlocked using the remote keyless entry system Refer to Remote keyless entry system F2 19 The ignition switch is turned from the Acc position to th...

Page 286: ...he remote keyless entry system Refer to Remote keyless entry system F2 19 The ignition switch is turned from the Acc position to the LOCK OFF posi tion Cargo area light Outback 1 DOOR 2 OFF 3 ON The cargo area light switch has the following positions DOOR The light illuminates only when the rear gate is opened OFF The light remains off ON The light remains on continuously OFF delay timer The follo...

Page 287: ...ights remain on OFF delay timer can be changed by a SUBARU dealer Con tact your SUBARU dealer for details 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 Sun visor extension plate Models without EyeSight system Models with EyeSight system With the sun visor positioned over the side window you can use the sun visor extensi...

Page 288: ...r closed while the car is being driven to avoid being blinded by glare To use the vanity mirror swing down the sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover The lights beside the vanity mirror illumi nate when the mirror cover is opened NOTE Use of the vanity mirror light for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge Storage compartment CAUTION Always keep the ...

Page 289: ...e key and turn it counterclockwise For models with keyless access with push button start system use the me chanical key to lock or unlock the glove box For details refer to Keyless access with push button start system Outback if equipped F2 9 Center console box Center console box front If you remove the divider plate from the dual cup holders you can use the center console box as a storage space T...

Page 290: ... box has a two layer structure consisting of an upper compart ment and a lower compartment Upper compartment 1 Upper compartment lock release Pull up the upper compartment lock release to open the upper compartment Lower compartment 1 Lower compartment lock release Pull up the lower compartment lock release to open the lower compartment Interior equipment 6 7 CONTINUED ...

Page 291: ...nerable or flammable articles such as a lighter in the overhead console Pocket if equipped CAUTION Do not use the pocket as an ashtray or leave a lighted cigarette in the pocket This could cause a fire To use the pocket open the lid Cup holder CAUTION Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the holder while you are driving as this may distract you and lead to an accident Take care...

Page 292: ...while driv ing and if the beverage is hot it could burn you and or your passen gers Bottle holders CAUTION Do not pick up a bottle from the bottle holder or put a bottle in the holder while you are driving as this may distract you and lead to an accident When placing a beverage in a bottle holder make sure it is capped Otherwise the beverage could spill when opening closing the door or while drivi...

Page 293: ...rol in the center console and in the cargo area Electrical power 12V DC from the battery is available at any of the outlets when the ignition switch is in either the Acc or ON position You can use an in vehicle electrical appliance by connecting it to an outlet The maximum power rating of an appli ance that can be connected is 120W Do not use an appliance which exceeds the indicated wattage for ea...

Page 294: ...ing the accessory power outlet can cause a short circuit Do not use double adapters or more than one electrical appliance If the plug on your electric appli ance is either too loose or too tight for the accessory power outlet this can result in a poor contact or cause the plug to get stuck Only use plugs that fit properly Use of an electric appliance in the accessory power outlet for a long period...

Page 295: ...pen the fire of the cigarette may spread to another cigarette butt and start a fire Do not put flammable material in the ashtray Do not leave a lot of cigarette butts in the ashtray The portable ashtray can be installed in each cup holder For the locations of the cup holders refer to Cup holder F6 8 When using the ashtray open the lid of the ashtray When removing the ashtray from a cup holder pull...

Page 296: ...ke sure there are no pointed objects in the pockets Hang clothing directly on the coat hooks without using hangers CAUTION Never hang anything on the coat hook that might obstruct the driver s view or that could cause injury in sudden stops or in a collision And do not hang items on the coat hook that weigh 11 lbs 5 kg or more The coat hook is attached to each rear passenger s hand grip Shopping b...

Page 297: ...could cause an accident Observe the following precautions to prevent the floor mat from slipping forward Be sure to use a genuine SUBARU floor mat designed with grommets in the correct loca tions Make sure that the driver s floor mat is placed back in its proper location and is correctly secured on its retaining pins Do not use more than one floor mat Retaining pins are located on the driver s sid...

Page 298: ...over Putting excessive weight on the extended cover can break it and an object on the cover could tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or collision This could cause serious injury CAUTION Be careful not to scratch the rear gate stays while extending and rewinding the cover Scratches on the stays could cause leakage of gas from the stays which may result in their inability to hold the rear ...

Page 299: ...g the hook provided on the back of the lid on the rear edge of the roof 3 Remove the left and right parts of the cargo floor lid 4 Stow the cover housing in the cargo area end To install the cover housing 1 Insert both ends of the cover housing into the retainers 2 Make sure to fix the front part of the cargo area cover behind the rear seat ...

Page 300: ...hen not in use put the hooks up into the storing recesses Under floor storage compart ment The subfloor storage compartment is located under the floor of the trunk or cargo area and can be used to store small items To open the lid pull the tab or handle up NOTE When storing a flat tire put the sub floor storage in the trunk or cargo area CAUTION Always keep the lid of the sub floor storage compart...

Page 301: ...cle on the audio navigation monitor or on the inside mirror depending on the model WARNING Since the rear view camera uses a wide angle lens the image on the monitor is different from the actual view in terms of distance Since the range of the image on the monitor is limited you should always check the rear view and the surrounding area with your eyes and mirrors and move backward at a slow speed ...

Page 302: ... When waxing the vehicle be careful not to apply the wax to the camera If it comes in contact with the camera moisten a clean cloth with a diluted neutral detergent to remove the wax The camera lens has hard coating to help prevent scratches However when washing the vehicle or cleaning the camera lens be careful not to scratch the camera lens Do not use a washing brush directly on the camera lens ...

Page 303: ...ew camera sticks to the lens of the camera Strong light shined directly on the camera lens occasionally there are vertical lines on the screen Viewing range on the screen Range of view Range of view Image from camera The area from the rear end of the bumper can be viewed Areas at both ends of the bumper and areas just under the bumper cannot be viewed Also the image from the rear view camera looks...

Page 304: ... a guide to help you realize the actual distance from the screen Help lines displayed on the audio naviga tion monitor Help lines displayed on the inside mirror 1 Vehicle width line oblique vertical line 2 Approx 10 feet 3 m from the bumper green horizontal line 3 Approx 6 5 feet 2 m from the bumper green horizontal line 4 Approx 3 feet 1 m from the bumper yellow horizontal line 5 Approx 1 5 feet ...

Page 305: ...erence between screen and ac tual road The distance markers show the distance for a level road when the vehicle is not loaded It may be different from the actual distance depending on the loading condi tions or road conditions When there is an upward slope at the back 1 3 feet 1 m The distance on the screen looks farther than the actual distance When there is a downward slope at the back 1 3 feet ...

Page 306: ...4 25 Feature of distance marker 1 3 feet 1 m line 2 6 5 feet 2 m line 3 10 feet 3 m line The distance marker shows the distance on the road If there is a car or other object close behind distance cannot be correctly displayed Interior equipment 6 23 ...

Page 307: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page ...

Page 308: ...tart shutdown 7 17 Pre heating or pre cooling the interior of the vehicle 7 17 Service mode models without keyless access with push button start system 7 17 Remote transmitter program models without keyless access with push button start system 7 18 System maintenance 7 18 Manual transmission 7 20 Selecting reverse gear 7 20 Shifting speeds 7 20 Driving tips 7 21 Automatic transmission Continuously...

Page 309: ...le 7 35 Electronic parking brake 7 36 Parking tips 7 39 Cruise control 7 40 To set cruise control 7 40 To temporarily cancel the cruise control 7 42 To turn off the cruise control 7 42 To change the cruising speed 7 42 Cruise control indicator light 7 44 Cruise control set indicator light 7 44 ...

Page 310: ... meeting Federal specifications Gasoline sold out side California is permitted to have higher sulfur levels which may affect the perfor mance of your vehicle s catalytic converter and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or smell SUBARU recommends that you try a different brand of unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is fuel related before returning your vehicle to an aut...

Page 311: ... in the following Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that specified in this manual Methanol methyl or wood alcohol is sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline Methanol can be used in your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5 of the fuel mixture AND if it is accompanied by sufficient quantities of the proper cosol vents and corrosion inhibitors required to prevent damage ...

Page 312: ...ja cent area Refueling must be performed outside Quickly wipe up any spilled fuel When opening the cap grasp it firmly and turn it slowly to the left Do not remove the cap quickly Fuel may be under pres sure and spray out of the fuel filler neck especially in hot weather If you hear a hissing sound while you are removing the cap wait for the sound to stop and then slowly open the cap to prevent fu...

Page 313: ... malfunction indicator light may illuminate Refer to CHECK ENGINE warning light Malfunction in dicator light F3 16 CAUTION Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel tank The addition of a cleaning agent may cause da mage to the fuel system After refueling turn the cap to the right until it clicks to ensure that it is fully tightened If the cap is not securely tightened fuel may leak out while the ...

Page 314: ...of the OBDII system The inspection of the OBDII system consists of a visual operational check of the CHECK ENGINE warning light mal function indicator light MIL and an examination of the OBDII system with an electronic scan tool A vehicle passes the OBDII system inspection if proper operation of the CHECK ENGINE warning light is ob served there are no stored diagnostic trouble codes and the OBDII ...

Page 315: ...rm the following checks and adjustments every day before you start driving 1 Check that all windows mirrors and lights are clean and unobstructed 2 Check the appearance and condition of the tires Also check tires for proper inflation 3 Look under the vehicle for any sign of leaks 4 Check that the hood trunk Legacy and rear gate Outback are fully closed 5 Check the adjustment of the seat 6 Check th...

Page 316: ...completed the engine speed lowers automatically On rare occasions it may be difficult to start the engine depending on the fuel and the usage condition repeated driving of a distance in which the engine has not warmed up sufficiently In such a case it is recommended that you change to a different brand of fuel On rare occasions transient knock ing may be heard from the engine when the accelerator ...

Page 317: ... N position preferably P position The starter will only operate when the select lever is at the P or N position 4 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and check the operation of the warning and indicator lights Refer to Warning and indicator lights F3 12 5 Turn the ignition switch to the START position without depressing the accelera tor pedal Release the key immediately after the engine ha...

Page 318: ... when starting engine F7 9 If the indicator on the push button ignition switch flashes in green after the engine has started never drive the vehicle The steering is still locked and it may result in an accident CAUTION When the operation indicator on the push button ignition switch is flashing in orange there may be a malfunction with the vehicle Contact a SUBARU dealer imme diately If the indicat...

Page 319: ...pedal the engine will start The starting proce dure for the engine is as follows 1 Carry the access key and sit in the driver s seat 2 Apply the parking brake 3 Shift the select lever into the P position The engine can also start when the select lever is in the N position however for safety reasons start in the P position 4 Depress the brake pedal until the operation indicator on the push button i...

Page 320: ...s in a position other than the P position the power will be in Acc If the vehicle is left in this condition the battery may be discharged NOTE Although you can stop the engine by operating the push button ignition switch do not stop the engine during driving except in an emergency When access key does not operate properly Refer to Access key if access key does not operate properly F9 20 Remote eng...

Page 321: ...ds then press and hold the lock button for 3 seconds 1 Press the lock button briefly The hazard warning flashers then flash once 2 Within 2 seconds press the lock button briefly again The hazard warning flashers then flash once again 3 After step 2 immediately press and hold the lock button The hazard warning flashers then flash once 4 Approximately 3 seconds after step 3 release the lock button T...

Page 322: ...on for 2 seconds to turn the engine off The remote start confirmation transmitter but ton will flash three times indicating that the engine has shut down If the starter cranks but does not start or starts and stalls the remote engine start system will power off and then attempt to start the engine an additional three times unless the remote engine start system deter mines that a vehicle malfunctio...

Page 323: ...ge of the system Typical transmitter button flash sequences are outlined in the following chart Transmitter flash sequence Feature description Flashes when button is pressed Indicates that the system is transmitting an RF signal Two long flashes following re mote start activation transmit ter button is pressed two times within 3 seconds Indicates that the transmitter did not receive the remote sta...

Page 324: ...n within a few seconds immediately following remote engine start shutdown Pre heating or pre cooling the interior of the vehicle Models with automatic climate control system After the system starts the engine the automatic climate control system will activate the FULL AUTO mode and heat or cool the interior to the predetermined median room temperature No pre setting of controls is necessary Models...

Page 325: ...ting that the system has learned the transmitter Upon successful programming the remote start confirmation transmitter button will flash one time 7 Repeat step 5 for any additional transmitters the system will accept up to eight transmitters 8 The system will exit the transmitter learn mode if the key is turned to the LOCK position the door is closed or after 2 minutes System maintenance NOTE In t...

Page 326: ...fore removing them to ensure that the new batteries are inserted prop erly battery should be pointed away from the transmitter circuit board on both batteries 4 Carefully snap the case halves back together reinstall the Phillips type screw and test the remote engine start system NOTE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the ...

Page 327: ...ansmission is a fully syn chromeshed 6 forward speed and 1 re verse speed transmission The shift pattern is shown on the shift lever knob Selecting reverse gear CAUTION Shift into reverse ONLY when the vehicle has completely stopped It may cause damage to the transmis sion to try shifting into reverse when the vehicle is moving 1 Slider You must raise the slider and hold it in that position before...

Page 328: ... the red area Failure to observe this precaution can lead to excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy mph km h Gear Legacy Outback 1st 29 47 29 47 2nd 52 84 52 84 3rd 78 126 78 126 NOTE Never exceed posted speed limits Driving tips Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill on an upgrade Either of those actions may caus...

Page 329: ... select lever in any other position as doing so could result in a dead battery NOTE For AT models when the engine coolant temperature is still low the transmission will upshift to higher engine speeds than when the coolant temperature is sufficiently high in order to shorten the warm up time and improve driveability The gearshift tim ing will automatically shift to the nor mal timing after the eng...

Page 330: ...tion you should depress the brake pedal fully then move the select lever This prevents the vehicle from lurching when it is started R Reverse This position is for backing the vehicle To shift from the N to R position stop the vehicle completely then move the lever to the R position N Neutral This position is for restarting a stalled engine In this position the wheels and transmis sion are not lock...

Page 331: ...er position before the brake pedal is depressed Depress the brake pedal first and then operate the select lever Only the P position allows you to turn the key from the Acc position to the LOCK OFF position and remove the key from the ignition key cylinder If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK OFF position while the select lever is in the N position the select lever may not be moved to the P...

Page 332: ...ft lock release button using the tool and then move the select lever NOTE To prevent damage to the shift lock cover cover the tip of the flat head screwdriver with vinyl tape or a cloth before removing the cover If the select lever does not move after performing the above procedure the shift lock system may be malfunctioning Con tact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection as soon as possible Selection ...

Page 333: ...ft indicator is on upshifting is possible When the downshift indicator is on downshifting is possi ble When both indicators are on upshift ing and downshifting are both possible When the vehicle stops for example at traffic signals the downshift indicator turns off Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel To upshift to the next higher gear position pull the shif...

Page 334: ...asily by first selecting the 2nd gear of the manual mode Always apply the foot or parking brake when the vehicle is stopped in the D or R position Always apply the parking brake when parking your vehicle Do not hold the vehicle with only the transmission Do not keep the vehicle in a stationary position on an uphill grade by using the D position Use the brake instead The engine may on rare occasion...

Page 335: ...ake system should fail the other half of the system still works If one circuit fails the brake pedal will go down much closer to the floor than usual and you will need to press it down much harder And a much longer distance will be needed to stop the vehicle Brake booster The brake booster uses engine manifold vacuum to assist braking force Do not turn off the engine while driving because that wil...

Page 336: ...now stopping distances may be long er for a vehicle with the ABS system than one without When driving under these conditions therefore reduce your speed and leave ample distance from other vehicles When you feel the ABS system operating you should maintain constant brake pedal pressure Do not pump the brake pedal since doing so may defeat the operation of the ABS system The ABS system prevents the...

Page 337: ...on occurs in the EBD system the system stops working and the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously The EBD system may be malfunctioning if the brake system warning light and ABS warning light illuminate simultaneously during driving Even if the EBD system fails the conven tional braking system will still function However the rear wheels will be more prone to lo...

Page 338: ... roads in addition vehicle speed should be reduced considerably Simply having a Vehicle Dynamics Control sys tem does not guarantee that the vehicle will be able to avoid accidents in any situation Activation of the Vehicle Dy namics Control system is an indication that the road being travelled on has a slippery sur face since having Vehicle Dy namics Control is no guarantee that full vehicle cont...

Page 339: ...cator light NOTE The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys tem may be considered normal when the following conditions occur Slight twitching of the brake pedal is felt The vehicle or steering wheel shakes to a small degree An operating sound from the engine compartment is heard briefly when starting the engine and when driving off after starting the engine The brake pedal seems to jolt when driving off aft...

Page 340: ...lutely necessary If you must turn off the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys tem drive very carefully based on the road surface condition NOTE When the switch has been pressed to deactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system the Vehicle Dynamics Control system automatically reacti vates itself the next time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK OFF position and the engine is restarted If the switch...

Page 341: ... pillar on the driver s side Even when the vehicle is driven a very short distance the tires get warm and their pressures increase accordingly Be sure to let the tires cool thoroughly before adjusting their pressures to the standard values shown on the tire placard Refer to Tires and wheels F11 28 The tire pressure monitoring system does not function when the vehicle is stationary After adjusting ...

Page 342: ...nd 2 this device must accept any interference received in cluding interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party respon sible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equip ment Parking your vehicle WARNING Never leave unattended children or pets in the vehicle They could accidentally injure themselves or others th...

Page 343: ...r cannot be shifted into the P posi tion you must release shift lock Refer to Shift lock func tion F7 24 Use tire stops under the tires to prevent the vehicle from moving Never drive while the parking brake is applied because this will cause unnecessary wear on the brake linings Before starting to drive always make sure that the parking brake has been released and the brake system warning light ha...

Page 344: ... Holder function The electronic parking brake system has a Hill Holder function If the Hill Holder function is activated the parking brake will be automatically applied when stop ping on an uphill slope with the brake pedal depressed In this case the brake system warning light and the indicator light on the parking brake switch illuminate NOTE The Hill Holder function may not activate on a gentle ...

Page 345: ...iler When carrying a heavy load When you do not frequently use the parking brake when stopping on an uphill slope NOTE If the Hill Holder switch is pressed for more than 30 seconds the Hill Holder indicator light turns off the brake system warning light flashes and the system ignores any further pressing of the switch To activate the switch again turn the ignition switch to the LOCK OFF position a...

Page 346: ...tronic parking brake system warning CAUTION If the brake system warning light flashes the electronic parking brake system may be malfunctioning Im mediately stop your vehicle in the nearest safe location and contact your SUBARU dealer If a malfunction occurs in the electronic parking brake system the brake system warning light flashes Refer to Electronic parking brake system warning F3 22 Parking ...

Page 347: ...pedal and it is operative when the vehicle speed is 25 mph 40 km h or more WARNING Do not use the cruise control under any of the following conditions These may cause loss of vehicle control driving up or down a steep grade driving on slippery or winding roads driving in heavy traffic towing a trailer NOTE Make sure the cruise control system is turned off when the cruise control is not in use to a...

Page 348: ...Except U S spec models Cruise control set indicator light type B At this time the cruise control set indicator light is illuminated in the combination meter For models with a type A combina tion meter the set speed will be shown on the combination meter The vehicle will maintain the desired speed Vehicle speed can be temporarily in creased while driving with the cruise control activated Simply dep...

Page 349: ...peed of approximately 20 mph 32 km h or more press the RES SET switch to the RES side to return to the original cruising speed automatically The cruise control set indicator light in the combination meter will automatically illu minate at this time To turn off the cruise control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Press the cruise control main button again Turn the ignition switch to...

Page 350: ...the speed last time you set is less than 4 4 km h the vehicle speed will be lowered by 1 km h This occurs because the cruise control system regards this operation as that intended to decrease the vehicle speed To decrease the speed by the RES SET switch Press the RES SET switch to the SET side and hold it until the vehicle reaches the desired speed Then release the switch The vehicle speed at that...

Page 351: ...Model A2490BE A EDITED 2012 4 25 7 44 Starting and operating Cruise control indicator light Refer to Cruise control indicator light F3 32 Cruise control set indicator light Refer to Cruise control set indicator light F3 32 ...

Page 352: ...d weather 8 8 Driving on snowy and icy roads 8 10 Corrosion protection 8 11 Snow tires 8 11 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 13 Roof rails with integrated crossbars Outback 8 14 Trailer hitch Outback if equipped 8 18 Connecting a trailer 8 18 When you do not tow ...

Page 353: ...id 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 driver s side Low pressure will increase tire wear and fuel consumption Use the air conditioner only when necessary Keep the front and rear wheels in proper alignment Avoid carrying unnecessary lug...

Page 354: ...e anywhere near flammable materials e g grass paper rags or leaves because the catalytic converter operates at very high tempera tures Keep everyone and flammable materials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running The exhaust gas is very hot 2 5 L models 3 6 L models The catalytic converter is installed in the exhaust system It serves as catalyst to reduce HC CO and NOx in exhaust ga...

Page 355: ...w fuel level Periodic inspections To keep your vehicle in the best condition at all times always have the recom mended maintenance services listed in the maintenance schedule in the War ranty and Maintenance Booklet per formed at the specified time or mileage intervals Driving in foreign countries When planning to use your vehicle in another country Confirm the availability of the correct fuel Ref...

Page 356: ...ee of wear speed symbol and load index Mixing tires of other sizes circumferences or constructions may result in severe mechanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle and may affect ride handling braking and speed ometer odometer calibration It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control CAUTION If you use a temporary spare tire to replace a flat tire be sure to use the origina...

Page 357: ...imited off road capabilities in situations in which the driving surface is relatively level obstruc tion free and otherwise similar to on road driving conditions Operating it under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in damage not eligible for repair under warranty If you do take your SUBARU off road you should review the common sense precau...

Page 358: ...ammable materials such as dry grass or fallen leaves as they may burn easily The exhaust system is very hot while the engine is running and right after the engine stops This could create a fire hazard After driving through tall grass mud rocks sand rivers etc check that there is no grass bush paper rags stones sand etc adhering to or trapped on the underbody Clear off any such matter from the unde...

Page 359: ...er to start the engine Keep the door locks from freezing by squirting them with deicer or glycerin Forcing a frozen door open may damage or separate the rubber weather strips around the door If the door is frozen use hot water to melt the ice and after wards thoroughly wipe the water away Use a windshield washer fluid that con tains an antifreeze solution Do not use engine antifreeze or other subs...

Page 360: ...ing stop when and where it is safe to do so and check under the fenders periodically Parking in cold weather WARNING Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases under your vehicle Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle if you park the vehicle in snow with the engine running Do not use the parking brake when parking for long periods in cold weather since it could freeze in that ...

Page 361: ...rozen to the windshield or rear window If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window perform the following procedure To thaw the windshield wiper blades use the defroster with the airflow selection in and the temperature set for maximum warmth until the wiper blades are completely thawed Refer to Climate control F4 1 If your vehicle is equipped with a wiper deicer use it It is he...

Page 362: ...se dangerous handling characteristics and lead to an accident Your vehicle is equipped with all season tires which are designed to provide an adequate measure of traction handling and braking performance in year round driving In winter it may be possible to enhance performance through use of tires designed specifically for winter driving conditions If you choose to install winter tires on your veh...

Page 363: ...ing your vehicle WARNING Never allow passengers to ride on a folded rear seatback in the trunk or in the cargo area Doing so may result in serious injury WARNING Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident Keep luggage or cargo low as close to the floor as possible When you ca...

Page 364: ...er s side door pillar It includes the total weight of the driver and all passengers and their belongings any optional equipment such as a trailer hitch roof rack or bike carrier etc and the tongue load of a trailer GVWR and GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating Certification label The certification label attached to the driver s side door shows GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rat...

Page 365: ...e bars must be used as crossbars and be used together with the genuine SUBARU carrying at tachment The bars must never be used alone to carry cargo Otherwise damage to the roof or paint or a dangerous road hazard due to loss of cargo could result When using the bars as cross bars make sure that the total weight of the carrying attach ment and cargo does not exceed the maximum load limit Over loadi...

Page 366: ...eight 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 Restore the bars to the original position when the bars are not used as crossbars How to use as crossbars CAUTION Do not raise the bar higher than necessary The base of the bar may be damaged Be careful not to contact the ba...

Page 367: ... can change the position of the rear crossbar To change the position perform the following procedure 1 Take out the torque wrench from the jack holder 2 Undo the cap of the roof rail holder by using the torque wrench 3 Undo the bolt of the crossbar by using the torque wrench 4 Pull out the crossbar from the roof rail holder by pulling up the cover 5 Install the crossbar into the other holder 6 Tig...

Page 368: ...lbf ft 12 3 0 N m 1 2 0 3 kgf m How to re stow bars CAUTION Do not use the bars as roof rails when the bars are stowed 1 Check that the rear crossbar is stowed in the front side holder 2 Pull out the crossbars from the roof rail holders by pulling up the covers 3 Slide the bars in the direction shown in the illustration 4 Install the bars into the holders 5 Make sure that the latches are fitted se...

Page 369: ...e sure to check the hitch pin and safety pin for positive lock ing placement before towing a trailer If the ball mount comes off the hitch receiver the trailer could get loose and create a traffic safety hazard Use only the ball mount supplied with this hitch Use the hitch only as a weight carrying hitch Do not use with any type of weight distributing hitch The trailer hitch is designed to tow a C...

Page 370: ...ld 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 turn situations into account however be careful not to let them drag on the ground WARNING Do not connect safety chains to part of the vehicle other than the safety chain hooks Hitch harness connector 8 Connect the ...

Page 371: ...equipment manufacturers SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle damage that result from trailer towing equipment or from any errors or omissions in the instructions accompanying such equipment or for your failure to follow the proper instructions Warranties and maintenance SUBARU warranties do not apply to vehicle damage or malfunction caused by trailer towing If you use your vehi...

Page 372: ... a trailer with brakes 3 000 lbs 1 360 kg When towing a trailer on a long uphill grade continuously for over 5 miles 8 km with an outside temperature of 1048F 408C or above 1 500 lbs 680 kg 2 5 L models Model Conditions Maximum total trailer weight MT models When towing a trailer without brakes 1 000 lbs 453 kg When towing a trailer with brakes 2 700 lbs 1 224 kg CVT models When towing a trailer w...

Page 373: ...on a vehicle scale GVWR is shown on the certification label located on the driver s door of your vehicle Certification label 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 Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The front and rear GAWs can be adjusted by relocating passengers and luggage inside the vehi cle The front ...

Page 374: ...ulated at 8 of the maximum total trailer weight Even in this case the maximum value is 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 coupler at the height at which it would be during actual towing using a jack as shown F Front The tongue load can be adjus...

Page 375: ...ion and use Never use a hitch that mounts only to the rear bumper The bumper is not designed to handle that type of load For all types of hitches regularly check that the hitch mounting bolts and nuts are tight Legacy SUBARU does not offer accessory trailer hitches Consult with a professional hitch supplier to assist you in choosing an appropriate hitch for your vehicle Be sure to follow all of th...

Page 376: ...ignificant blind spots If significant blind spots occur with the vehicle s stan dard side mirrors use towing mirrors that conform with Federal state province and or other applicable regulations Trailer lights CAUTION Direct splicing or other improper connection of trailer lights may damage your vehicle s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your vehicle s lighting system Connection of trai...

Page 377: ...hen the vehicle s brake pedal is pressed and that the trailer s turn signal lights flash when the vehicle s turn signal lever is operated the safety chains are connected properly all cargo in the trailer is secured safety in position the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of view without a sig nificant blind spot Sufficient time should be taken to learn the feel of the vehicle trailer comb...

Page 378: ...conditioner and stop the vehicle in the nearest safe location Refer to If you park your vehicle in an emergency F9 2 and Engine overheating F9 13 Temperature gauge needle ap proaches the OVERHEAT zone if equipped Refer to Temperature gauge models with type A combina tion meter F3 11 Coolant temperature high warning light illuminates if equipped Refer to Coolant temperature low indicator light Cool...

Page 379: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page ...

Page 380: ...om the engine compartment 9 13 If no steam is coming from the engine compartment 9 13 Towing 9 14 Towing and tie down hooks holes 9 14 Using a flat bed truck 9 16 Towing with all wheels on the ground 9 17 Electronic parking brake if the electronic parking brake cannot be released 9 17 Access key if access key does not operate properly 9 20 Locking and unlocking 9 20 Switching power 9 20 Starting e...

Page 381: ... flasher is on the turn signals do not work Temporary spare tire WARNING Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used The temporary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in failure of the spare tire and or less stability of the vehicle and may lead to an accident When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is repla...

Page 382: ...ecause of the smaller tire size a tire chain will not fit properly Do not use two or more temporary spare tires at the same time Do not drive over obstacles This tire has a smaller diameter so road clearance is reduced 1 Tread wear indicator bar 2 Indicator location mark When the wear indicator appears on the tread replace the tire The temporary spare tire must be used only on a rear wheel If a fr...

Page 383: ...wing hook eye bolt if equipped The jack handle is stored on the back of the floor cover of the trunk The electronic parking brake release tool is stored under the floor of the trunk The other tools are stored in the tool bucket that is located in the recess of the spare tire wheel For the method to use the jack refer to Flat tires F9 6 For the method to use the electronic parking brake release too...

Page 384: ...k eye bolt if equipped The jack handle is stored under the cargo area The electronic parking brake release tool is stored under the floor of the cargo area The other tools are stored in the tool bucket that is located in the recess of the spare tire wheel For the method to use the jack refer to Flat tires F9 6 For the method to use the electronic parking brake release tool refer to Elec tronic par...

Page 385: ... off the engine before raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack Never swing or push the vehicle supported with the jack The jack can come out of the jacking point due to a jolt and this can result in a serious accident 1 Park on a hard level surface when ever possible then stop the engine 2 Apply the parking brake and shift the shift lever in reverse MT models or the select lever in the...

Page 386: ... and strictly follow the instructions 7 Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench but do not remove the nuts 8 Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear jack up point closest to the flat tire Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack head engages firmly into the jack up point 9 Insert the jack handle into the jack screw and turn the handle until the tire clears the ground Do n...

Page 387: ...s installed This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident 13 Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle 14 Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque following the tightening order in the illustration For the wheel nut tightening torque refer to Tires F12 9 Never use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension o...

Page 388: ... is severely low The tire pressure monitoring system will activate only when the vehicle is driven Also this system may not react immedi ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure for example a blow out caused running over a sharp object WARNING If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while gradually redu cing speed Then sl...

Page 389: ... is accidentally swallowed immediately drink a large amount of milk or water and obtain immediate medical help Keep everyone including chil dren away from the battery The gas generated by a battery explodes if a flame or spark is brought near it Do not smoke or light a match while jump starting Never attempt jump starting if the discharged battery is frozen It could cause the battery to burst or e...

Page 390: ...ter battery is 12 volts and the negative terminal is grounded 2 If the booster battery is in another vehicle do not let the two vehicles touch 3 Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories 4 Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence illustrated In case of emergency 9 11 CONTINUED ...

Page 391: ...ther cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the strut mounting nut Make sure that the cables are not near any moving parts and that the cable clamps are not in contact with any other metal 5 Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and run it at moderate speed Then start the engine of the vehicle that has the discharged battery...

Page 392: ...rn off the engine and contact your authorized dealer for repair 3 After the engine coolant temperature has dropped turn off the engine If any of the following conditions occur turn off the engine The temperature gauge stays in the overheated zone if equipped Refer to Temperature gauge models with type A combination meter F3 11 The coolant temperature high warn ing light remains illuminated if equi...

Page 393: ...s should be used only in an emergency e g to free a stuck vehicle from mud sand or snow CAUTION Use only the specified towing hooks and tie down hooks holes Never use suspension parts or other parts of the body for towing or tie down purposes Never use the tie down hole clo sest to the muffler under the vehicle for towing purposes To prevent deformation to the bumper and the towing hook do not app...

Page 394: ...ounted on the vehicle could interfere with prop er operation of the SRS airbag system in a frontal collision Rear towing hook 1 Take the towing hook out of the tool bucket and take the screwdriver out of the tool bucket Take the jack handle out of the trunk Legacy or cargo area Out back 2 Pry off the cover on the rear bumper using a screwdriver and you will find a threaded hole for attaching the t...

Page 395: ...es 1 Rear tie down hole The rear tie down holes are located near each of the jack up reinforcements WARNING Use the rear tie down holes only for downward anchoring If they are used to anchor the vehicle in any other direction cables may slip out of the holes possibly causing a dangerous situation Using a flat bed truck This is the best way to transport your vehicle Use the following procedures to ...

Page 396: ...e traveling distance to less than 31 miles 50 km For greater speeds and distances transport your vehicle on a flat bed truck 1 Release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral 2 The ignition switch should be in the Acc position while the vehicle is being towed 3 Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent damage to the vehicle Electronic parking brake if the electronic parking brak...

Page 397: ...ction After releasing the electronic parking brake by using the elec tronic parking brake release tool make sure that the cap is rein stalled to the parking brake re lease device If the cap is not reinstalled water or dust enters the device and the device may malfunction NOTE It may be difficult to release the elec tronic parking brake by using the electronic parking brake release tool Have your S...

Page 398: ...onic parking brake is released shift the shift lever or the select lever to the N position slightly move the tire stops and have someone push the vehicle slightly while you remain in the driver s seat If the vehicle moves the electronic parking brake has been released 11 Readjust the tire stops 12 Reinstall the cap to the parking brake release device CAUTION Do not turn the electronic parking brak...

Page 399: ...e pulling the knob of the access key take out the mechanical key Lock or unlock the driver s door with the mechanical key in the procedure de scribed in Locking and unlocking from the outside F2 6 NOTE After locking or unlocking be sure to attach the mechanical key back to the access key Switching power 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Shift the select lever into the P position 3 Depress the brake peda...

Page 400: ...seconds after the push button ignition switch turns to the Acc or ON position while depressing the brake ped al press the push button ignition switch NOTE If the engine does not start even though the above procedure was fol lowed precisely contact your SUBARU dealer Trunk lid Legacy if the trunk lid cannot be opened NOTE If you open the trunk lid with a key while the alarm system is armed the alar...

Page 401: ...system you can unlock it from inside the cargo area 1 Remove the access cover at the bottom center of the rear gate trim using flat head screwdriver 2 Locate the rear gate lock release lever behind the rear gate trim panel CAUTION Never operate the rear gate lock release lever with your fingers be cause doing so may cause an injury Always use a flat head screwdriver or a similar tool 3 To unlock t...

Page 402: ...otection 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 switches combination meter and other plastic surface 10 6 Monitor if equipped 10 6 Appearance care 10 ...

Page 403: ...ehicle s beauty is frequent washing Wash the vehicle at least once a month to avoid contamination by road grime Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of lukewarm or cold water Do not wash the vehicle with hot water and in direct sunlight Salt chemicals insects tar soot tree sap and bird droppings should be washed off by using a light detergent as required If you use a light detergent make cer...

Page 404: ...ffected area but include the surrounding area as well Always polish in only one direction A No 2000 grain compound is recom mended Never use a coarse grained compound Coarser grained compounds have a smaller grain size number and could damage the paint After polishing with a compound coat with wax to restore the original luster Frequent polishing with a compound or an incorrect polishing technique...

Page 405: ...suspension components Also wash the vehicle promptly after driving on any of the following surfaces roads that have been salted to prevent them from freezing in winter mud sand or gravel coastal roads After the winter has ended it is recom mended that the underbody be given a very thorough washing Before the beginning of winter check the condition of underbody components such as the exhaust system...

Page 406: ...an cause the material to become brittle and to wear prematurely Regular cleaning with a soft moist natural fiber cloth should be performed monthly taking care not to soak the leather or allow water to penetrate the stitched seams A mild detergent suitable for cleaning woolen fabrics may be used to remove difficult dirt spots rubbing with a soft dry cloth afterwards to restore the luster If your SU...

Page 407: ...he vehi cle audio system electrical com ponents of the air conditioner or any switches If silicone adheres to these parts it may cause damage to electrical compo nents Monitor if equipped To clean the audio navigation monitor wipe it with a silicone cloth or with a soft cloth If the monitor is extremely dirty clean it with a soft cloth moistened with neutral detergent then carefully wipe off any r...

Page 408: ...Recommended spark plugs 11 18 Drive belts 11 19 Manual transmission oil 11 19 Recommended grade and viscosity 11 19 Automatic transmission fluid 11 19 Checking the fluid level 11 19 Recommended fluid 11 20 Continuously variable transmission fluid 11 21 Front differential gear oil AT and CVT models 11 21 Checking the oil level 11 21 Recommended grade and viscosity 11 22 Rear differential gear oil 1...

Page 409: ... blade assembly 11 37 Windshield wiper blade rubber 11 38 Rear window wiper blade assembly Outback 11 39 Rear window wiper blade rubber Outback 11 39 Battery 11 41 Fuses 11 42 Installation of accessories 11 43 Replacing bulbs 11 43 Headlight 11 43 Front turn signal light 11 45 Parking light 11 46 Front fog light if equipped 11 46 Rear combination lights 11 47 Tail Backup light Outback 11 49 Licens...

Page 410: ... appara tus Attempting to do so will result in transmission 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 injury when working on the vehi cle Remember that some of the materials in the vehicle may be hazardous if improperly used or handled for ...

Page 411: ...ot for some time after the engine is stopped Do not spill engine oil engine coolant brake fluid or any other fluid on hot engine components This may cause a fire Always remove the key from the ignition switch When the ignition switch is in the ON position the cooling fan may operate suddenly even when the engine is stopped Before performing any servicing on a vehicle equipped with a remote engine ...

Page 412: ...linings must be removed before replacing the air cleaner elements or specific bulbs Removing and reinstalling clips Removing clips There are several types of clips used for your vehicle Type A clips 1 Turn the clips counterclockwise using a flat head screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised 2 Remove the clips with a flat head screwdriver using leverage Type B clips 1 Pull out the...

Page 413: ... clip counterclockwise using a Phillips screwdriver until the center portion of the clip is raised 2 Remove the entire clip by pulling it up Reinstalling clips Type A clips Type B clips Type C clips Insert the clip without the center portion first and then push the center portion of the clip into the hole ...

Page 414: ...ining when replacing some bulbs 1 Start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully in the opposite direction of the bulb to be replaced 2 Stop the engine 3 Remove the clip from the fender lining Refer to Type B clips F11 5 4 Pull off the fender lining Engine hood To open the hood 1 If the wiper blades are lifted off the windshield return them to their original positions 2 Pull the hood release k...

Page 415: ... 5 9 in 15 cm above its closed position and then let it drop 2 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 WARNING Always check that the hood is properly locked before you start driving If it is not it might fly open while the vehicle is movi...

Page 416: ... page 11 24 3 Brake fluid reservoir page 11 23 4 Fuse box page 11 42 5 Battery page 11 41 6 Windshield washer tank page 11 35 7 Engine oil filler cap page 11 11 8 Engine coolant reservoir page 11 16 9 Radiator cap page 11 16 10 Engine oil filter page 11 13 11 Engine oil level gauge page 11 11 12 Air cleaner case page 11 17 Maintenance and service 11 9 CONTINUED ...

Page 417: ...oil level gauge page 11 21 3 Automatic transmission fluid level gauge page 11 19 4 Brake fluid reservoir page 11 23 5 Fuse box page 11 42 6 Battery page 11 41 7 Windshield washer tank page 11 35 8 Engine oil filler cap page 11 11 9 Engine coolant reservoir page 11 16 10 Radiator cap page 11 16 11 Engine oil level gauge page 11 11 12 Air cleaner case page 11 17 ...

Page 418: ...n der normal driving conditions If you drive your vehicle under these severe conditions you should check the oil level at least at every second fuel fill up time and change the oil more fre quently Please refer to the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet for more de tails If the oil consumption rate seems abnormally high after the break in period for example more than 1 quart per 1 200 miles or 1 lite...

Page 419: ...qt from low level to full level 3 6 L models 1 Full level 2 Low level 3 Approximately 1 1 US qt 1 0 liter 0 9 Imp qt from low level to full level 4 Pull out the oil level gauge again 5 2 5 L models Check the oil levels on both sides of the level gauge The engine oil level must be judged by the lowest of the two levels If the oil level is below the low level mark add oil so that the full level is r...

Page 420: ...event overfilling the engine oil do not add any additional oil above the full level when the engine is cold Changing the oil and oil filter CAUTION If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Do not dispose of used engine oil by placing it in the trash or by pouring it onto the ground into sewers or into any body of water Check with your local govern men...

Page 421: ...e amount indicated in the following table after the seal makes contact with the bottom of engine Model Oil filter color Part number Amount of rotation 2 5 L models Blue 15208AA12A 7 8 rotation 3 6 L models Black 15208AA031 3 4 rotation CAUTION Never over tighten the oil filter because that can result in an oil leak Thoroughly wipe off any engine oil that has spilled over the exhaust pipe and or un...

Page 422: ...ou must use oil of the same classification viscosity and grade shown in this Owner s Manual Refer to Engine oil F12 4 Also you must follow the oil and filter changing intervals shown in the Warranty and Maintenance booklet NOTE Synthetic oil of the grade and viscosity noted in chapter 12 is the recom mended engine oil for optimum engine performance Conventional oil may be used if synthetic oil is ...

Page 423: ...ddition of coolant is neces sary there may be a leak in the engine cooling system It is recommended that the cooling system and connections be checked for leaks damage or looseness Engine coolant Checking the coolant level 1 FULL level mark 2 LOW level mark Check the coolant level at each fuel stop 1 Check the coolant level on the outside of the reservoir while the engine is cool 2 If the level is...

Page 424: ...ng a negative effect to the engine The air cleaner element functions as a filter screen When the element is perfo rated or removed engine wear will be excessive and engine life shortened The air cleaner element is a dry type It is unnecessary to clean or wash the ele ment Replacing the air cleaner element Replace the air cleaner element according to the maintenance schedule in the Warranty and Mai...

Page 425: ... cover 6 Open the air cleaner case and remove the air cleaner element 7 Clean the inside of the air cleaner case and case cover with a damp cloth and install a new air cleaner element 8 To install the air cleaner case insert the three projections on the air cleaner case into the slits on the air cleaner case cover 9 Install the removed or loosened parts in the reverse order of removal Spark plugs ...

Page 426: ...nt differential and rear differential gear oil F12 7 Automatic transmission fluid Checking the fluid level The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature Therefore there are two different scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid on the level gauge Though the fluid level can be checked without warming...

Page 427: ...n check to see that the fluid level is between the lower level and upper level on the COLD range If it is below that range add fluid up to the upper level Be careful not to overfill CAUTION Be careful not to spill automatic transmission fluid when adding it If automatic transmission fluid touches the exhaust pipe it may cause a bad smell smoke and or a fire If automatic transmission fluid gets on ...

Page 428: ...ellow handle 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine 2 Pull out the level gauge wipe it clean and insert it again 1 Upper level 2 Lower level 3 Pull out the level gauge again and check the oil level on it If it is below the lower level add oil to bring the level up to the upper level CAUTION Be careful not to spill front differ ential gear oil when adding it If oil touches the ex...

Page 429: ...s no oil level gauge To check the rear differential gear oil level we recom mend that you consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection Recommended grade and viscosity Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives Never use different brands together For details refer to Manual transmission front differential and rear differential gear oil F12 7 Power steering fluid Checking the fluid level...

Page 430: ...he reservoir tank 3 If the fluid level is lower than the applicable MIN line add the recom mended fluid as necessary to bring the level between the MIN and MAX line If the fluid level is extreme low it may indicate possible leakage Consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection Recommended fluid Refer to Fluids F12 8 Brake fluid Checking the fluid level WARNING Never let brake fluid contact your eyes b...

Page 431: ...ever use different brands of brake fluid together Also avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand Clutch fluid MT models Checking the fluid level WARNING Never let clutch fluid contact your eyes because clutch fluid can be harmful to your eyes If clutch fluid gets in your eyes immediately flush them thoroughly with clean water For safety when performing this work wea...

Page 432: ...lso avoid mixing DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand Brake booster If the brake booster does not operate as described in the following procedure have it checked by your SUBARU dealer 1 With the engine off depress the brake pedal several times applying the same pedal force each time The distance the pedal travels should not vary 2 With the brake pedal depressed start the en...

Page 433: ...65 mm Depress the pedal with a force of approxi mately 66 lbf 294 N 30 kgf and measure the distance between the upper surface of the pedal pad and the floor When the measurement is smaller than the specification or when the pedal does not operate smoothly contact with your SUBARU dealer Clutch pedal MT models Check the clutch pedal free play and reserve distance according to the main tenance sched...

Page 434: ...on the brake pads If the brake pads wear close to their service limit the wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when the brake pedal is applied If you hear this scraping noise each time you apply the brake pedal have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible Breaking in of new brake pads and linings When replacing the brake pad or lining use only genuine SUBARU...

Page 435: ...h a warning message by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel when tire pressure is severely low The tire pressure monitor ing system will activate only when the vehicle is driven Also this system may not react immediately to a sudden drop in tire pressure for example a blow out caused by running over a sharp object If you adjust the tire pressures in a warm garage and will...

Page 436: ...ch to snow tires use wheels that have the same part number as the standard equipment wheels Without four operational TPMS valve sensors on the wheels the TPMS will not fully function and the warning light in the instrument panel will illuminate steadily after blinking for approximately one minute When a tire is replaced adjustments are necessary to ensure continued normal operation of the tire pre...

Page 437: ...amaged Drive slowly to the nearest authorized SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle inspected Tire pressures and wear Maintaining the correct tire pressures helps to maximize the tires service lives and is essential for good running perfor mance Check and if necessary adjust the pressure of each tire including the spare at least once a month for example during a fuel stop and before any long journey ...

Page 438: ...r abnormally Correct tire pressure tread worn evenly Roadholding is good and steering is responsive Rolling resistance is low so fuel consumption is also lower Abnormally low tire pressure tread worn at shoulders Rolling resistance is high so fuel con sumption is also higher Maintenance and service 11 31 CONTINUED ...

Page 439: ...s tem problems and abnormal tire wear If you suspect that the wheels are not correctly balanced have them checked and adjusted by your SUBARU dealer Also have them adjusted after tire repairs and after tire rotation CAUTION Loss of correct wheel alignment causes the tires to wear on one side and reduces the vehicle s running stability Contact your SUBARU dealer if you notice abnormal tire wear NOT...

Page 440: ...he direction mark facing forward Tire rotation Vehicles equipped with 4 non unidirec tional tires 1 Front Vehicles equipped with unidirectional tires 1 Front Tire wear varies from wheel to wheel To maximize the life of each tire and ensure that the tires wear uniformly it is best to rotate the tires every 7 500 miles 12 000 km Move the tires to the positions shown in the applicable illustration ea...

Page 441: ...rn speed sym bol and load index as the original tires listed on the tire placard Using tires of other sizes cir cumferences or constructions may result in severe mechanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle and may affect ride handling braking speedometer odometer calibration and clear ance between the body and tires It also may be dangerous and lead to loss of vehicle control You must ins...

Page 442: ...d parts wheel nuts or tapered surface of the wheel Never let the wheel rub against sharp protrusions or curbs When wheel nuts balance weights or the center cap is replaced be sure to replace them with genuine SUBARU parts designed for aluminum wheels Windshield washer fluid CAUTION Never use engine coolant as washer fluid because it could cause paint damage Windshield washer fluid warning light ty...

Page 443: ...en adjusting the fluid concentration 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 concentration of the fluid remaining in the piping is too low for the outside te...

Page 444: ...de wiper assembly will touch each other possibly resulting in scratches Return the passenger side wiper arm to its original position before returning the driver side wiper arm to its original position Otherwise the passenger side wiper assembly and driver side wiper assembly will touch each other possibly resulting in scratches When returning the raised wipers to the original positions return the ...

Page 445: ...new blade rubber is not provided with two metal spines remove the metal spines from the old blade rubber and install them in the new blade rubber 3 Align the claws of the support with the grooves in the rubber and slide the blade rubber assembly into the support until it locks 1 Claw 2 Stopper 4 Be sure to position the claws at the end of the support between the stoppers on the rubber as shown If ...

Page 446: ...arm off the rear window 2 Turn the wiper blade assembly coun terclockwise 3 Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to remove it from the wiper arm Rear window wiper blade rubber Outback 1 Pull out the end of the blade rubber assembly to unlock it from the plastic support Maintenance and service 11 39 CONTINUED ...

Page 447: ...all them in the new blade rubber 4 Align the claws of the plastic support with the grooves in the blade rubber assembly then slide the blade rubber assembly into place Securely retain both ends of the rubber with the stoppers on the plastic support ends If the rubber is not retained properly the wiper may scratch the rear window glass 5 Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm Make sure t...

Page 448: ... of milk or water and seek medical attention im mediately To lessen the risk of sparks remove rings metal watchbands and other metal jewelry Never allow metal tools to contact the positive battery terminal and any thing connected to it WHILE you are at the same time in contact with any other metallic portion of the vehicle because a short cir cuit will result Keep everyone including children away ...

Page 449: ... harness and electrical equipment The fuses are located in two fuse boxes One is located under the instrument panel behind the fuse box cover on the driver s seat side To remove the cover pull it out The other one main fuse box is housed in the engine compartment The spare fuses are stored in the main fuse box cover in the engine compart ment The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse box in the e...

Page 450: ...icle Such accessories may cause the electronic system to malfunction if they are incor rectly installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle We recommend that you install only genuine SUBARU accessories on your vehicle Replacing bulbs WARNING Bulbs may become very hot while illuminated Before replacing bulbs turn off the lights and wait until the bulbs cool down Otherwise there is the risk of...

Page 451: ... to replace the bulbs We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary Low beam light bulbs 1 Pull off the fender lining For details refer to Pulling off the fender lining F11 7 2 Remove the bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise 3 Disconnect the electrical connector 4 Remove the retainer spring 5 Replace the bulb then set the retainer spring securely 6 Reconnect...

Page 452: ...terclockwise 4 Replace the bulb with new one At this time use care not to touch the bulb surface 5 Reconnect the electrical connector 6 To install the bulb to the headlight assembly turn it clockwise until it clicks 7 Install the air intake duct with clips right hand side Front turn signal light NOTE It may be difficult to replace the bulbs We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUB...

Page 453: ... reposition the protective cover of the engine com partment Parking light 1 Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Pull out the bulb from the socket and replace the bulb with a new one Front fog light if equipped NOTE It may be difficult to replace the bulbs We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary 1 Remove the clips 2 Turn over the mud guard 3 D...

Page 454: ...After replacing the bulb reattach the mud guard Rear combination lights Legacy NOTE It may be difficult to replace the bulbs We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary 1 Turn the knobs of the cover 90 degrees counterclockwise to remove the cover Maintenance and service 11 47 CONTINUED ...

Page 455: ...rs if necessary 3 Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and replace it with a new one 4 Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks 5 Securely lock the cover against the trunk trim Outback 1 Undo the clips For the method to undo the clips refer to Type C clips F11 6 2 Remove the cover 3 Remove the upper and lower screws 4 Slide the rear combinat...

Page 456: ... holder into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks 8 Reinstall the rear combination light assembly by sliding the two pronged part of the combination light assembly securely to each holder of the vehicle side 9 Tighten the upper and lower screws 10 Reinstall the side cover Tail Backup light Outback 1 Apply a flat head screwdriver to the light cover as shown in th...

Page 457: ... the light cover on the rear gate License plate light Legacy NOTE It may be difficult to replace the bulbs We recommend that you have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove the trunk trim lining by re moving the 12 clips and the trunk trim handle 3 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it 4 Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it with...

Page 458: ...ket 4 Install a new bulb 5 Reinstall the lens 6 Tighten the mounting screws Dome light 1 Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat head screwdriver 2 Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically 3 Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it 4 Install a new bulb 5 Reinstall the lens Maintenance and service 11 51 CONTINUED ...

Page 459: ...t head screwdriver 2 Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are aligned vertically Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it 3 Install a new bulb 4 Reinstall the lens Vanity mirror light 1 Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat head screwdriver 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket 3 Install a new bulb 4 Reinstall the lens ...

Page 460: ...rying the edge of the lens with a flat head screwdriver 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket 3 Install a new bulb 4 Reinstall the lens Trunk light Legacy 1 Push both sides of the light cover and then remove the cover by pulling it out 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket 3 Install a new bulb 4 Reinstall the cover Other bulbs Other bulbs may be difficult to replace We recommend that you have the bulbs re...

Page 461: ...ow them There is a danger of an explosion if the battery is incorrectly re placed Replace only with the same or equivalent type of the battery Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as bright sunlight fire or the like NOTE Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery recom mended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws Mount the battery ...

Page 462: ...ve the board in the cover B Place it with the battery side facing upward 4 Wrap a flat head screwdriver with insulating tape and insert it between the battery and the board B Take out the battery as shown in the figure 5 Insert a new battery with its positive side facing upward as shown in the figure Attach the cover firmly Maintenance and service 11 55 CONTINUED ...

Page 463: ... Negative side facing up 5 Replace the old battery with a new battery Type CR1620 or equivalent making sure to install the new battery with the negative side facing up 6 Put together the transmitter case by fitting the hooks on the case 7 Reinstall the transmitter case in the key head 8 Reinstall the screw on the key head After the battery is replaced the trans mitter must be synchronized with the...

Page 464: ...ual transmission front differential and rear differential gear oil 12 7 Fluids 12 8 Engine coolant 12 8 Electrical system 12 9 Tires 12 9 Fuses and circuits 12 10 Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment 12 10 Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 12 12 Bulb chart 12 14 Vehicle identification 12 17 Specifications 12 ...

Page 465: ...189 0 4 800 Overall width 71 7 1 820 71 7 1 820 Overall height 59 3 1 505 66 1 1 680 2 65 7 1 670 3 Wheelbase 108 3 2 750 107 9 2 740 Tread Front 61 6 1 565 61 6 1 565 61 0 1 550 Rear 61 8 1 570 61 8 1 570 61 0 1 550 Ground clearance 1 5 9 150 8 7 220 1 Measured with vehicle empty 2 Measured when roof rails are used as crossbars 3 Measured when roof rails are not used as crossbars AT Automatic tra...

Page 466: ...gine Horizontally opposed liquid cooled 6 cylinder 4 stroke gasoline engine Displacement cu in cc 152 4 2 498 221 5 3 630 Bore 6 Stroke in mm 3 7 6 3 5 94 0 6 90 0 3 62 6 3 58 92 0 6 91 0 Compression ratio 10 0 1 10 5 1 Firing order 1 3 2 4 1 6 3 2 5 4 Fuel Fuel requirement Fuel tank capacity Unleaded gasoline with 87 AKI 90 RON or higher 18 5 US gal 70 liters 15 4 Imp gal Specifications 12 3 CONT...

Page 467: ... on the next page Alternative engine oil If the SUBARU approved oil is unavailable the following alternative oil can be used NOTE Each quantity indicated is only a guideline The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors In choosing an oil you want the proper quality and viscosity as well as one that will enhance fuel economy Oils of lower...

Page 468: ...arburst mark 0W 20 synthetic oil is the required oil for optimum engine performance and protection Conventional oil may be used if synthetic oil is unavailable If 0W 20 synthetic oil is not available 5W 30 or 5W 40 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W 20 synthetic oil at the next oil change Adding the oil from low level to full level 1 1 US qt 1 0 lit...

Page 469: ...GF 4 or GF 5 which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark Starburst mark Your vehicle is designed to use 5W 30 conventional motor oil however 5W 30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance If you do choose to use synthetic oil we recommend that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle Adding the oil from L to F level 1 1 US qt 1 0 liter 0 9 Imp qt Changing...

Page 470: ...5 US qt 1 4 liters 1 2 Imp qt Front differential gear oil AT and CVT models F11 21 CVT models 1 43 US qt 1 35 liters 1 19 Imp qt Rear differential gear oil 0 8 US qt 0 8 liters 0 7 Imp qt Rear differential gear oil F11 22 1 The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors After refilling the gea...

Page 471: ...d Brake fluid F11 23 Clutch fluid MT models FMVSS No 116 fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid Clutch fluid MT models F11 24 1 Use one of the indicated types of fluid 2 The indicated fluid quantity is only a guideline The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors 3 For more details about maintenance and service refer to the indicated section E...

Page 472: ...30 kPa 32 psi 220 kPa 33 psi 230 kPa Rear 32 psi 220 kPa 30 psi 210 kPa 32 psi 220 kPa Temporary spare tire Size T135 80R16 T145 80R17 T135 80R16 T135 70R17 Pressure 60 psi 420 kPa Wheel nut tightening torque 89 lbf ft 120 N m 12 kgf m 1 2 1 This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf 40 to 50 kgf at the end of the wheel nut wrench If you have tightened the wheel nuts by your...

Page 473: ... Trailer hitch connector 2 20A Rear power window left side 3 20A Power window driver s side 4 7 5A Navigation system Front wiper deicer Moonroof 5 7 5A Combination meter 6 7 5A Remote control rear view mirrors 7 7 5A Integrated unit 8 15A Stop light 9 15A Seat heater relay 10 7 5A Power supply battery 11 7 5A Turn signal unit 12 15A Integrated unit Automatic transmission unit ...

Page 474: ...unit Hill Holder system unit 20 10A Accessory power outlet 21 7 5A Starter relay 22 15A Air conditioner 23 Empty 24 15A Audio Navigation system 25 15A SRS airbag system 26 7 5A Main fan 27 30A Power window relay Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 28 Empty 29 20A Power window passenger s side 30 Empty 31 7 5A Automatic air condi tioner unit 32 7 5A Steering lock 33 7 5A ABS Vehicle dynamics control uni...

Page 475: ... 7 5A CVT control unit 2 7 5A Horn right side 3 7 5A Horn center 4 15A Low beam headlight right side 5 15A Low beam headlight left side 6 20A Fuel pump 7 10A High beam headlight left side 8 10A High beam headlight right side 9 20A Continuously variable transmission control unit 10 7 5A Alternator 11 10A EyeSight system 12 20A Moonroof 13 7 5A Engine control unit ...

Page 476: ...5A Turn and hazard warn ing flasher body control unit 22 20A Door lock body control unit 23 15A Rear wiper Rear washer 24 10A Front washer 25 30A Front wiper 26 25A Rear window defogger Mirror heater Front wiper deicer 27 15A Blower fan 28 15A Blower fan Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 29 25A Audio unit 30 25A Sub fan 31 25A Main fan 32 30A ABS Vehicle dynamics control unit 33 10A Fog light right s...

Page 477: ...Black plate 490 1 北米Model A2490BE A EDITED 2012 4 25 12 14 Specifications Bulb chart NOTE Lights A B and C are the LED Light Emitting Diode type Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement ...

Page 478: ...light 12V 8W 6 Dome light 12V 8W 7 Door step light 12V 5W W5W 8 Front fog light Legacy 12V 19W H16 Outback 12V 55W H11 9 Front side marker light 12V 5W W5W 10 Vanity mirror light 14V 1 4W HTU 11 Cargo area light 12V 13W 12 Backup light Outback 12V 16W W16W 921 13 Tail light Outback 12V 5W W5W 14 Licence plate light Outback 12V 5W W5W 15 Rear turn signal light Outback 12V 21W WY21W Specifications 1...

Page 479: ... light Legacy 12V 5W W5W 22 Backup light Legacy 12V 16W W16W 921 23 Rear turn signal light Legacy 12V 21W WY21W A High mounted stop light Outback B High mounted stop light Legacy C Side turn signal light if equipped WARNING Bulbs may become very hot while illuminated Before replacing bulbs turn off the lights and wait until the bulbs cool down Otherwise there is the risk of sustaining a burn injur...

Page 480: ...cle identification 1 Emission control label 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Certification and bar code label 4 Tire inflation pressure label 5 Vehicle identification number plate 6 Model number label 7 Fuel label 8 Air conditioner label Specifications 12 17 ...

Page 481: ...Black plate 2 1 Model ALL_MODEL_MEMO EDITED 2007 6 22 Left Page ...

Page 482: ...cle load limit how to determine 13 10 Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capacities 13 13 Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires 13 13 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 13 13 Uniform tire quality grading standards 13 14 Treadwear 13 14 Traction AA A B C 13 14 Temperature A B C 13 15 Reporting safety defects USA 13 15 Consumer informa...

Page 483: ...f review of the tire sizing system with a break down of its individual 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 dimen sional information about the tire size Example 1 P Certain tire type used on light duty vehicles such as passen g...

Page 484: ...oid if the tires are worn out da maged repaired retreaded or otherwise altered from their original condition If tires are repaired re treaded or otherwise al tered they may not be sui table for original equipment tire designed loads and speeds Tire Identification Number TIN Tire Identification Number TIN is marked on the intended outboard sidewall The TIN is composed of four groups Here is a brief...

Page 485: ... Construction type Applicable construction of this tire For example TUBELESS STEEL BELTED RADIAL Construction The generic name of each cord material used in the plies both sidewall and tread area of this tire For example PLIES TREAD 2 STEEL 2 POLYESTER 1 NYLON SIDEWALL 2 POLYE STER Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG For details refer to Uniform tire quality grading standards F13 14 Recommended tire...

Page 486: ...e becomes warm the air inside it expands causing the tire pressure to increase Be careful not to mistakenly release air from a warm tire to reduce its pressure Glossary of tire terminology Accessory weight The combined weight in excess of those standard items which may be replaced of automatic transmis sion power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio and heater to the extent that t...

Page 487: ...tward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must al ways face outward when mount ing on a vehicle Light truck LT tire A tire designated by its manufac turer as primarily intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipur pose passenger vehicles Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure Maximum inflation pressure The ...

Page 488: ...they replace not previously considered in curb weight or acces sory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Recommended inflation pres sure The cold inflation pressure recom mended by a vehicle ma...

Page 489: ...ned to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread Vehicle capacity weight The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lbs 68 kg times the vehicle s designated seating capa city Vehicle maximum load on the tire Load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two Vehicle normal load on the tire ...

Page 490: ...t 2 in third seat 1 in fourth seat 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 for abnormal wear Inspect the tire tread regularly and replace the tires before their tread wear indicators become visi ble When a tire s tread wear indicator becomes visible the tire is worn beyond the ac...

Page 491: ...the vehicle placard attached to the driver s side B pillar Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard The vehicle placard also shows seating capacity of your vehicle The total load capacity includes the total weight of driver and all pas sengers and their belongings any cargo any optional equipment such as a trail...

Page 492: ...43 kg of cargo can be carried Example 1B For example if a person weighing 176 lbs 80 kg now enters the same vehicle bringing the number of occupants to two the calcula tions are as follows 1 Calculate the total weight 2 Calculate the available load ca pacity 3 The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 81 lbs 37 kg so the cargo weight must be reduced by 81 lbs 37 kg or more Example 2A Veh...

Page 493: ...ed a trailer weighing 1 764 lbs 800 kg 10 of the trailer weight is applied to the trailer tongue i e Tongue load 176 lbs 80 kg 1 Calculate the total weight 2 Calculate the available load ca pacity 3 The result of step 2 shows that a further 172 lbs 78 kg of cargo can be carried Example 2B For example if a person weighing 143 lbs 65 kg and a child weighing 40 lbs 18 kg now enter the same vehicle br...

Page 494: ...f the body Therefore this means that the vehicle cannot necessarily be loaded up to the tire s maximum load rating on the tire sidewall Adverse safety conse quences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires Overloading could affect vehicle handling stopping distance vehicle and tire as shown in the following This could lead to an accident and possibly result in severe personal injury Ve...

Page 495: ...es Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall be tween tread shoulder and maxi mum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Tem perature A The quality grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passen ger cars However they do not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or tempor ary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 12 inches o...

Page 496: ... perfor mance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or ex cessive loading either sepa rately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possi ble tire failure Reporting safety defects USA If you believe that your vehicle has a d...

Page 497: ...2 1 北米Model A2490BE A EDITED 2012 4 25 13 16 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects Building Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other informa tion about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov ...

Page 498: ...Black plate 27 1 北米Model A2490BE A EDITED 2012 4 25 Index 14 ...

Page 499: ...etooth audio 5 39 CD player operation 5 19 Control button 5 37 FM AM radio operation 5 10 iPod operations 5 28 Power and audio controls 5 7 Satellite radio operations 5 16 Set 5 4 USB storage device operations 5 28 Auto on off headlights 3 41 Sensor 3 42 Auto dimming mirror 3 51 3 57 3 58 Automatic climate control system 4 5 Automatic rain sensing windshield wipers 3 46 Automatic transmission 7 22...

Page 500: ...Malfunction indicator light 3 16 Checking Brake pedal free play 11 26 Brake pedal reserve distance 11 26 Clutch function 11 26 Clutch pedal free play 11 27 Coolant level 11 16 Fluid level automatic transmission fluid 11 19 Fluid level brake fluid 11 23 Fluid level clutch fluid 11 24 Fluid level power steering fluid 11 22 Fluid level washer fluid 11 35 Oil level engine oil 11 11 Oil level front dif...

Page 501: ...ndicator light 3 32 Set indicator light 3 32 Cup holder 6 8 Front passenger s 6 9 Rear passenger s 6 9 D Daytime running light system 3 43 Defogger 3 49 Defrosting 4 8 Deicer 3 49 Differential gear oil Front 11 21 12 7 Rear 11 22 12 7 Dimensions 12 2 Disarming the alarm system 2 29 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators 7 29 Dome light 6 2 11 51 Door Locks 2 6 Open indicator light 3 23 Open warnin...

Page 502: ...Fluid level Automatic transmission 11 19 Brake 11 23 Clutch 11 24 Continuously variable transmission 11 21 Power steering 11 22 Fog light Bulb 11 46 12 14 Indicator light 3 32 Switch 3 44 Folding mirror switch 3 63 Front Differential gear oil 11 21 12 7 Fog light 3 44 11 46 12 14 Fog light indicator light 3 32 Seatbelt pretensioners 1 23 Turn signal light 11 45 Front fog light 11 46 Bulb 11 46 12 ...

Page 503: ... down 9 14 Horn 3 65 Hose and connections 11 16 I Ignition switch 3 3 Light 3 4 Illumination brightness control 3 44 Immobilizer 2 4 Indicator light security indicator light 3 30 Indicator light Coolant temperature low 3 16 Cruise control 3 32 Cruise control set 3 32 Door open 3 23 Front fog light 3 32 Headlight 3 32 High beam 3 31 Hill Holder 3 23 Immobilizer 3 30 Security 3 30 Select lever Gear ...

Page 504: ...r combination 11 47 Rear side marker light 11 47 Rear turn signal Sedan 11 47 Rear turn signal Station wagon 11 48 Stop light 11 47 Stop Tail Sedan 11 47 Stop Tail and rear side marker Legacy 11 47 Tail and rear side marker Outback 11 48 Tail light Station wagon 11 48 Tail Backup Outback 11 49 Trunk 11 53 Turn signal 3 43 11 45 11 47 Vanity mirror 6 5 11 52 Loading your vehicle 8 12 Low fuel warni...

Page 505: ... 7 36 Light 11 46 Tips 7 39 Periodic inspections 8 4 Petrol fuel 7 3 Pocket 6 8 Power Door locking switch 2 8 Outlets 6 10 Outside mirrors 3 63 Seat 1 4 Steering 7 27 Steering fluid 11 22 12 8 Windows 2 32 Precautions against vehicle modification 1 25 1 68 Preparing to drive 7 8 Printed antenna 5 3 Push button Ignition switch 3 5 Starting and stopping engine 7 9 7 11 R Rear Combination lights 11 4...

Page 506: ...st transmitters remote keyless entry system 2 22 Replacing bulbs 11 43 12 14 Backup light Legacy 11 47 Brake tail light 11 47 Cargo area light 11 53 Daytime running light 11 46 Dome light 11 51 Door step light 11 53 Front fog light 11 46 Front turn signal light 11 45 Headlight 11 43 License plate light 11 50 Map light 11 52 Parking light 11 46 Rear combination light 11 47 Rear side marker light 11...

Page 507: ...Supplemental Restraint System airbag 4 1 38 SRS airbag system Monitors 1 65 Servicing 1 67 Warning light 3 15 Starting stopping engine 7 9 7 11 State emission testing U S only 7 7 Steering wheel Power 7 27 Tilt telescopic 3 64 Stop light 11 47 Storage compartment 6 5 Sun shade 2 41 Sun visors 6 4 Supplemental Restraint System airbag SRS 1 38 Synthetic leather upholstery 10 5 T Tachometer 3 10 Temp...

Page 508: ... Vanity mirror 6 5 11 52 Light 11 52 Vehicle Capacity weight 8 13 Identification 12 17 Symbols 3 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light 3 25 OFF switch 7 33 Operation indicator light 3 24 System 7 31 Warning light 3 24 Ventilator 4 2 W Warning and indicator lights 3 12 Warning chimes Keyless access with push button start system 3 25 Seatbelt 3 13 Warning light ABS 3 20 Access key 3 26 All Wh...

Page 509: ... Warranties and maintenance 8 20 Washing 10 2 Waxing and polishing 10 3 Wear indicators 11 32 Wheel Aluminum 11 35 Balance 11 32 Nut tightening torque 12 9 Replacement 11 34 Windows 2 32 Windshield Washer fluid 11 35 Wiper and washer switches 3 46 Wiper blades 11 37 Wiper deicer 3 49 Winter Driving 8 8 Tires 8 11 11 28 Wiper and washer 3 45 Wiper deicer 3 49 ...

Page 510: ... words ENERGY CONSERVING or RESOURCE CONSERVING or ILSAC GF 4 or GF 5 which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark Starburst mark For the complete viscosity requirements refer to Engine oil F12 4 Engine oil capacity 2 5 L models 5 1 US qt 4 8 liters 4 2 Imp qt 3 6 L models 6 9 US qt 6 5 liters 5 7 Imp qt The indicated oil quantity is only a guideline and is estimated based on a case w...

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