background image

5-38

Audio/Hands

free system

used by a movable body identifi-
cation device.

&

Using the Hands-free system

!

Turning on/off the Hands-free mode

1)

OFF hook switch

2)

ON hook switch

3)

Talk switch

To turn on the Hands-free mode, press the
OFF hook switch

. To turn off the

Hands-free mode, press the ON hook
switch

.

!

Preparation for using the Hands-
free system

Before using the Hands-free system, it is
necessary to register a cell phone in the

system. Perform the following procedure
to register a cell phone.

1. Press the OFF hook switch

.

2. Select

ENGLISH

/

FRANÇAIS

by

operating the

TUNE/TRACK/CH

dial.

Then

WELCOME!

will be dis-

played.

3. Press the

TUNE/TRACK/CH

dial or

the talk switch

.

4. Select the

RECORD NAME

menu.

5. Say the name to be registered.
6. Select the

CONFIRM

menu.

After

CAR M_MEDIA

is displayed,

a pass key is displayed.

7. Input the displayed pass key into the
cell phone while

PKY: ****

is displayed.

If you input the correct pass key,

PAIRED

is displayed and the regis-

tration procedure is finished.

If you input an incorrect pass key,

FAILED

is displayed and the regis-

tration procedure was not successful.

NOTE

When the ignition switch is turned to
the

Acc

or

ON

position, the regis-

tered cell phone may be automatically
connected to the system.

!

Menu list of the Hands-free system

Turn the

TUNE/TRACK/CH

dial to select

a menu, and then press the dial to enter
the selected menu.

Summary of Contents for 2014 Impreza STI

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual 2014 Impreza WRX STI...

Page 2: ...n 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 withou...

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Page 4: ...This manual describes the following vehicle types 1 4 door models 2 5 door models...

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Page 6: ...necessary to remove HID headlights before vehicle dis posal Once removed please reuse recycle or dispose of the HID head lights as hazardous waste Models without HID head lights NOTE This vehicle does...

Page 7: ...nd capacities of your SUBARU Chapter 13 Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Report ing safety defects Chapter 14...

Page 8: ...g HID High intensity discharge INT Intermittent Abbreviation Meaning LATCH Lower anchors and tethers for children LED Light emitting diode LSD Limited slip differential MIL Malfunction indicator light...

Page 9: ...il lights license plate light and instrument panel illumi nation Headlights Turn signal Illumination brightness Fan speed Instrument panel outlets Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets Foot outlet...

Page 10: ...e still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat For instructions and precautions carefully read...

Page 11: ...s to them 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...

Page 12: ...ive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive However if you have no choice but to drive stop drinking and sober u...

Page 13: ...phone cell phone pull off the road and park in a safe place before using your phone In some States Provinces only hands free phones may legally be used while driving Driving vehicles equipped with na...

Page 14: ...nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addi tion certain fluids in vehicles and certain components of product...

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Page 16: ...2 Instruments 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...

Page 17: ...ch page 3 29 3 Replacing bulbs page 11 39 4 Wiper switch page 3 36 5 Moonroof page 2 27 6 Door locks page 2 4 7 Tire pressure page 11 26 8 Flat tires page 9 5 9 Snow tires page 8 8 10 Front fog light...

Page 18: ...ear window defogger page 3 47 2 Fuel filler lid and cap page 7 4 3 Child safety locks page 2 20 4 Tie down hook page 9 13 5 Trunk lid page 2 23 6 Rear gate page 2 26 7 Towing hook page 9 13 13 CONTINU...

Page 19: ...14 Interior Passenger compartment area 1 Lower anchorages for child restraint system page 1 29 2 Seatbelt page 1 11 3 Parking brake lever page 7 33 4 Front seat page 1 2 5 Rear seat page 1 7...

Page 20: ...1 Center console page 6 5 2 Cup holder page 6 5 3 Front power supply socket page 6 8 4 Glove box page 6 5 15 CONTINUED...

Page 21: ...flasher switch page 3 5 9 Audio page 5 1 10 Shift lever page 7 14 page 7 16 11 Climate control page 4 1 12 Cruise control page 7 37 13 Horn page 3 49 14 SRS airbag page 1 34 15 Tilt telescopic steeri...

Page 22: ...e 3 37 4 Rear window wiper and washer switch page 3 37 5 Wiper intermittent time control switch page 3 36 6 Wiper control lever page 3 34 7 Light control switch page 3 29 8 Fog light switch page 3 34...

Page 23: ...meter U S spec models STI 1 Fuel gauge page 3 9 2 Tachometer page 3 9 3 Speedometer page 3 7 4 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 7 5 Odometer Trip meter page 3 7 6 Temperature...

Page 24: ...s except STI 1 Fuel gauge page 3 9 2 Tachometer page 3 9 3 Speedometer page 3 7 4 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 7 5 Odometer Trip meter page 3 7 6 Temperature gauge page 3...

Page 25: ...U S spec models STI 1 Fuel gauge page 3 9 2 Tachometer page 3 9 3 Speedometer page 3 7 4 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 7 5 Odometer Trip meter page 3 7 6 Temperature gauge...

Page 26: ...dels except STI 1 Fuel gauge page 3 9 2 Tachometer page 3 9 3 Speedometer page 3 7 4 Trip meter A B selection and trip meter reset knob page 3 7 5 Odometer Trip meter page 3 7 6 Temperature gauge page...

Page 27: ...Control warning light Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indi cator light 3 20 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light Traction Control OFF indicator light STI 3 21 Turn signal indicator lights 3...

Page 28: ...Mark Name Page Intelligent I mode in dicator light STI 3 23 Sport Sharp S mode indicator light STI 3 23 23...

Page 29: ...t moonroof Remote keyless entry system Hazard warning flasher Operation Non operation Operation 2 7 Audible signal Operation Non operation Operation 2 10 Key lock in prevention Key lock in prevention...

Page 30: ...nt seatbelt pretensioners 1 19 System monitors 1 20 System servicing 1 20 Precautions against vehicle modification 1 21 Child restraint systems 1 21 Where to place a child restraint system 1 22 Choosi...

Page 31: ...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 out of proper position when the SRS airbag...

Page 32: ...au tions concerning child restraint sys tems refer to Child restraint sys tems F1 21 Forward and backward ad justment Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position Then release the...

Page 33: ...death Seat cushion height adjust ment 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 t...

Page 34: ...ur vehicle are equipped with active head restraints They automatically tilt forward slightly in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear decreasing the amount of rearward head movement and thus r...

Page 35: ...r for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge Type A seat heater 1 HI Rapid heating 2 LO Normal heating 3 OFF Off A Left hand side B Right hand side To turn o...

Page 36: ...the most rearward position so that the mark reaches to the OFF position Rear seats WARNING Seatbelts provide maximum re straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat Do not put cus...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...cupied lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibi lity Folding down the rear seat back WARNING After returning the rear seatback to its original position be certain to place all of the seatbe...

Page 39: ...k until it locks into place with the lock release strap hanging in the trunk Make sure that the seatback is securely locked In this case perform the following steps to fold the seatback down again 1 O...

Page 40: ...roperly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt whichever is appropriate for the child s height and weight Secure ALL types of child re straint devices including for ward...

Page 41: ...gency Locking Retractor ELR The A ELR has an additional locking mode Automatic Locking Retractor ALR mode intended to secure a child restraint system When the seatbelt is once drawn out completely an...

Page 42: ...ind the back If an accident occurs this can increase the risk or severity of injury CAUTION Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weath er th...

Page 43: ...asses over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck To raise Slide the anchor up To lower Pull the release knob and slide the anchor down Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is lo...

Page 44: ...he belt retract slightly after giving a strong pull on it then pull it out slowly again 3 Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click 4 To make the lap part tight pull up on the sho...

Page 45: ...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...

Page 46: ...to 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 t...

Page 47: ...seatback is folded down for greater cargo area it is necessary to disconnect the connector 1 Insert a key or other hard pointed object into the slot in the connector buckle on the right hand side and...

Page 48: ...found CAUTION Keep the belts free of polishes oils chemicals and particularly battery acid Never attempt to make modifica tions or changes that will prevent the seatbelt from operating prop erly Fron...

Page 49: ...eatbelt pretensioners by alerting the buyer to the contents of this section WARNING To obtain maximum protection the occupants should sit in an upright position with their seat belts properly fastened...

Page 50: ...ion of the seatbelt pretensioners Attachment of any equipment bush bar winches snow plow skid plate etc other than genu ine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end Modification of the suspension syste...

Page 51: ...e child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle Additionally holding a child in your lap or arms in the front seat exposes that child to another serious danger Since the SR...

Page 52: ...e that fits snugly against the contours of the seat cushion and can be securely retained using the seatbelt If it is unavoidable to install a child restraint system in the rear seat s center seating p...

Page 53: ...which it will be used Installing child restraint sys tems with A ELR seatbelt WARNING Child restraint systems and seat belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather they c...

Page 54: ...int system forward and from side to side to check if it is firmly secured Sometimes a child restraint can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seatbe...

Page 55: ...ear 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 Retracto...

Page 56: ...n 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 restrai...

Page 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...structions 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 perso...

Page 59: ...the locations shown in the above illustration You will find marks at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks These marks indicate the positions of the lower an chorages bars Each lower anchorage is loca...

Page 60: ...that it is held securely in position 6 To remove the child restraint system follow the reverse procedures of installa tion If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system ask y...

Page 61: ...atin American models a tether anchorage is not pro vided in this center location 3 For right seat Two or three upper anchorages are installed on the rear shelf behind the rear seat 5 door models 1 For...

Page 62: ...ad restraint in the trunk 4 door or cargo area 5 door Avoid placing the head restraint in the passenger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop...

Page 63: ...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 These SRS airbags ar...

Page 64: ...s protection by deploying rapidly faster than the blink of an eye in the event of a side impact collision However the force of SRS side airbag deployment may cause injuries if your head or other parts...

Page 65: ...nternal trim You could be injured in the event of SRS side airbag deployment Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or between you and the SRS airbag If the SRS airbag deploys thos...

Page 66: ...her case the result could be serious injuries Never hang or place coat hangers or other hard or pointed objects near the side windows If such items are present when the SRS curtain airbags deploy they...

Page 67: ...restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt whichever is appropriate for the child s age height and weight Secure ALL types of child restraint devices including forward facing...

Page 68: ...the window In the event of an accident the force of SRS side airbag and or SRS curtain airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his her head arms or other parts of the body are too...

Page 69: ...hma or other breathing trouble If you or your passengers have breathing pro blems after SRS airbag deploys get fresh air promptly A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas Occupants could get burned if...

Page 70: ...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 s...

Page 71: ...hand side 10 Airbag wiring 11 Seatbelt pretensioner driver s side 12 Seatbelt pretensioner front passenger s side 13 Curtain airbag sensor rear wheel house right hand side 14 Curtain airbag sensor rea...

Page 72: ...and chest In a moderate to severe side impact collision the SRS side airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the door panel and supplements the seatbelt by reducin...

Page 73: ...elt buckle switch and or front passenger s occupant detection system have failed the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate Have the system inspected by your SUBARU deal er immediately if the...

Page 74: ...icator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint sys tem including booster seat 1 Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position 2 Remove...

Page 75: ...CAUTION When the front passenger s seat is occupied by an adult observe the following precautions Failure to do so may lessen the load on the front passenger s seat deactivating the front passenger s...

Page 76: ...UBARU distributors Continental U S Alaska and the District of Columbia Subaru of America Inc Customer Dealer Services Department P O Box 6000 Cherry Hill NJ 08034 6000 1 800 SUBARU3 1 800 782 2783 Haw...

Page 77: ...river 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 and the impact sensors in the airbag control module detect a pre...

Page 78: ...er accidents because deployment of only the driver s SRS frontal airbag or both driver s and front passenger s SRS frontal airbags would not help the occupant in those situations The driver s and fron...

Page 79: ...passenger s SRS frontal airbag s will deploy Only the driver s SRS frontal airbag or both driver s and front passenger s SRS frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in...

Page 80: ...stains 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...

Page 81: ...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...

Page 82: ...bag and SRS curtain airbag deploy even when no one occupies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed to deploy in the event of an acci...

Page 83: ...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 ont...

Page 84: ...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 d...

Page 85: ...ion in the seatbelt pretensioners and or SRS airbag system Immediately take your vehi cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked Unless checked and properly repaired the seatbelt pre...

Page 86: ...e front pillar to a point over the rear seat is scratched cracked or other wise damaged Center pillar rear wheel house or rear sub frame or an area near these parts was involved in an accident in whic...

Page 87: ...RS airbag system Attachment of any equipment bush bar winches snow plow skid plate etc other than genu ine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end Modification of the suspension system or front end st...

Page 88: ...eration 2 10 Replacing the battery 2 11 Replacing lost transmitters 2 11 Alarm system 2 15 System operation 2 15 Activating and deactivating the alarm system 2 15 If you have accidentally triggered th...

Page 89: ...ace not in the vehicle This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle Refer to Key replacement F2 3 Immobilizer CAUTION FCC WARNING Changes or modif...

Page 90: ...umber in the vehicle The vehicle has a maintenance free type immobilizer system Security ID plate 1 Key number plate 2 Security ID plate The security ID is stamped on the security ID plate attached to...

Page 91: ...key and open the door while the alarm system is armed the alarm system is triggered and the vehicle s horn sounds In this case perform any of the following operations Press any button on the remote tr...

Page 92: ...k lever forward The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate for 5 door are c...

Page 93: ...n off the light it is necessary that the rear gate 5 door is completely closed The operational non operational setting of this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer Contact your SUBARU dealer to...

Page 94: ...be changed by a SUBARU dealer Contact a SUBARU dealer for details NOTE The factory setting default setting for this function is set as operational When leaving the vehicle make sure you are holding t...

Page 95: ...led information refer to Alarm system F2 15 The operable distance of the remote keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet 10 meters However this distance will vary depending on environmental condi...

Page 96: ...driver s door An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice To unlock all doors and the rear gate 5 door briefly press the button a second time within 5 seconds NOTE...

Page 97: ...n on the remote transmitter Unless a button on the remote transmitter is pressed the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds Selecting audible signal op eration Using an electronic ch...

Page 98: ...l begin to decrease Replace the battery as soon as possible To replace the battery 1 Open the transmitter case using a flat head screwdriver 2 Remove the old battery from the holder 1 Negative side fa...

Page 99: ...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 label showing the code is affixed to the...

Page 100: ...er code For example push the lock switch eight times if the leftmost digit of the code is 8 NOTE The electronic tone will stop sound ing when you start entering the num ber If you do not start enterin...

Page 101: ...beginning with part 5 If an error occurs five times perform the procedure again starting with part 3 10 If you wish to program another trans mitter code into the system up to four transmitter codes c...

Page 102: ...m can be set to trigger the illumination of the following interior lights Dome light illuminates only when the dome light switch is in the DOOR position Map lights models with moonroof The notificatio...

Page 103: ...n the 5 door will lock an electronic chirp will sound once the turn signal lights will flash once and the security indicator light will start flashing rapidly After rapid flashing for 30 seconds stand...

Page 104: ...system will not switch to the surveil lance state Doors are unlocked using the remote transmitter Any door including the rear gate of a 5 door or the trunk of a 4 door is opened Ignition switch is tu...

Page 105: ...ive mode the system 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 o...

Page 106: ...aler op tion The shock sensors trigger the alarm system when they sense impacts applied to the vehicle and when any of their electric wires are cut The alarm system causes the horn to sound and the tu...

Page 107: ...ng instructions without exception When operating the power win dows be extremely careful to prevent anyone s fingers arms neck head or other objects from being caught in the window Always lock the pas...

Page 108: ...ated Initi alize the power window to reactivate the one touch auto up down function Refer to Initialization of power win dow F2 23 Anti entrapment function CAUTION Never attempt to test this func tion...

Page 109: ...h is in the LOCK position the passengers windows cannot be opened or closed Push the switch again to cancel the passengers window locking Passengers side switches 1 Open 2 Close To open Push the switc...

Page 110: ...ering the vehicle always keep the trunk lid closed while driving Help prevent children adults or animals from locking themselves in the trunk On hot or sunny days the temperature in the trunk could qu...

Page 111: ...andle upward 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...

Page 112: ...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 S...

Page 113: ...RNING 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...

Page 114: ...ions without exception Before closing the moonroof make sure that no one s hands arms head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moonroof Before leaving the vehicle al ways remove the ke...

Page 115: ...moon roof Push the OPEN CLOSE switch forward to close the moonroof To stop the moonroof at a selected mid way position while opening or closing it momentarily push the switch to the OPEN side or CLOS...

Page 116: ...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 Moonroof 2 29...

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Page 118: ...oil temperature warning light STI 3 16 Low tire pressure warning light U S spec models 3 16 ABS warning light 3 18 Brake system warning light 3 19 Low fuel warning light 3 20 Hill start assist warning...

Page 119: ...Turn signal lever 3 31 Illumination brightness control 3 31 Headlight beam leveler if equipped 3 32 Front fog light switch if equipped 3 34 Wiper and washer 3 34 Windshield wiper and washer switches...

Page 120: ...g 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...

Page 121: ...rip 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 reminde...

Page 122: ...asher is on the turn signals do not work Meters and gauges NOTE Liquid crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges on the combination meter You will find their indications hard to see i...

Page 123: ...s been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory It is not possible to cancel the initial movement setting of the meter gauge needles when the ignition switch is in the ON position C...

Page 124: ...ion by pressing the trip knob or and or cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the ON position 3 To change the current setting press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds Activated Deactiva...

Page 125: ...eter The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven Double trip meter The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero To set th...

Page 126: ...switch is in the LOCK or Acc position the fuel gauge shows E even if the fuel tank contains fuel The gauge may move slightly during braking turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the ta...

Page 127: ...re range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided CAUTION If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible Refe...

Page 128: ...elease your finger from trip knob once then push and hold the trip knob again The number will change sequen tially from 0 to 9 Release your finger at the desired alarm level engine speed 6 When the tr...

Page 129: ...peration 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 after the engi...

Page 130: ...device operates as follows according to the vehicle speed At speeds lower than approxi mately 9 mph 15 km h The warning light s for unfastened seatbelt s will alternate between steady illumination an...

Page 131: ...t passenger s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth If still the seatbelt warning device for front passenger s seat does not function cor rectly after taking relevant c...

Page 132: ...age which may not be covered by your vehicle s warranty If this light illuminates steadily or blinks while the engine is running it may indicate that there is a problem or potential problem somewhere...

Page 133: ...ure warning light illumi nated This may cause serious en gine damage Rear differential oil temperature warning light STI CAUTION If the R DIFF TEMP warning light illuminates reduce vehicle speed and s...

Page 134: ...tion 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...

Page 135: ...u 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 il...

Page 136: ...t SUBARU dealer for repair Electronic Brake Force Distribution EBD system warning The brake system warning light also illuminates if a malfunction occurs in the EBD system In that event it illuminates...

Page 137: ...Hill start assist OFF indicator light STI While the Hill start assist system is deactivated the Hill start assist OFF indicator light illuminates continuously to inform the driver that the Hill start...

Page 138: ...ction control function NOTE The light may remain illuminated for a short period of time after the engine has been started especially in cold weather This does not indicate the existence of a problem T...

Page 139: ...This light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch is pressed for more than 2 seconds STI The light illuminates when the Vehicle Dynamics Control system is deactivated NOTE The light...

Page 140: ...c tioning properly If this occurs contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible In case an unauthorized key is used e g an imitation key the security indicator light illuminates NOTE For the flashing...

Page 141: ...while turning the ignition switch ON the cruise control function is deactivated and the cruise control indicator light flashes To reactivate the cruise control function turn the ignition switch back...

Page 142: ...t is currently selected for the center differential is indicated by the illumination of these indicator lights Warning light All the indicator lights will flash in the event that the driver s control...

Page 143: ...time continuously CAUTION To ensure safety do not attempt to set the time while driving as an accident from inadequate attention to the road could result NOTE If the battery is disconnected the time...

Page 144: ...oo much sun During idling while running at low speeds in a traffic jam when the engine is restarted immediately following a shut down When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified in...

Page 145: ...treated only as a guide After either trip meter display is reset the average fuel consumption corresponding to that trip meter dis play is not shown until the vehicle has subsequently covered a dista...

Page 146: ...hts are illuminated CAUTION Use of any lights for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause the battery to discharge Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the light control s...

Page 147: ...en the headlights are on high beam the high beam indicator light on the combination meter also illuminates CAUTION Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds Dayti...

Page 148: ...lly to the neutral position when you release it Illumination brightness con trol The brightness of clock display audio air conditioner information display and instru ment panel illumination dims when...

Page 149: ...an conventional halogen headlights Therefore a driver of an oncoming vehicle may experience too much glare when your headlight beam height adjustment is high due to the vehicle carrying a heavy load T...

Page 150: ...tment area 0 1 or 2 0 No load 1 2 3 No load 2 2 3 Full load 1 0 Full load 3 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 4 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 5 Not applicable Not applicable...

Page 151: ...og lights are illuminated Wiper and washer WARNING In freezing weather do not use the windshield washer until the wind shield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster Otherwise the washer fluid can fre...

Page 152: ...n the ON or Acc position The front wiper motor is protected against overloads by a circuit breaker If the motor operates continuously under an unusually heavy load the circuit breaker may trip to stop...

Page 153: ...o turn the wipers on push the wiper control lever down To turn the wipers off return the lever to the OFF position Wiper intermittent time control When the wiper switch is in the position turn the dia...

Page 154: ...corresponding to the vehicle speed longer when the vehicle speed is low shorter when the vehicle speed is high When you subsequently move the shift lever to the reverse position the rear wiper will s...

Page 155: ...e left button the automatic dimming function is toggled on or off When the automatic dimming function is on the auto dimming indicator light green located on the left button will illuminate By pressin...

Page 156: ...ertain the ignition switch is in the ON position 3 Press and hold the right button for 6 7 seconds then release and the compass will enter the calibration mode CAL and direction will be displayed 4 Dr...

Page 157: ...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...

Page 158: ...da 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 ca...

Page 159: ...and 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 HomeLi...

Page 160: ...nit 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 p...

Page 161: ...ppropriate 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 sys...

Page 162: ...flat mirror Do not use the convex mirror to judge the distance of vehicles behind you when changing lanes Use the inside mirror or glance backwards to determine the actual size and dis tance of objec...

Page 163: ...ng on the status of the power folding mirror switch When this hap pens press the power folding mirror switch By doing so the outside mir rors which have been folded to the furthest forward position wi...

Page 164: ...r and deicer system push the control switch that is located on the climate control panel The rear window defogger outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer are activated simultaneously The i...

Page 165: ...ner containing abra sives to clean the inner surface of the rear window They may damage the conductors printed on the window NOTE Turn on the defogger and deicer system if the wipers are frozen to the...

Page 166: ...telescopic lock lever down 3 Move the steering wheel to the desired level 4 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place 5 Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked by moving it up...

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Page 168: ...l 4 9 Air inlet selection button 4 10 Air conditioner button 4 11 Temperature sensors 4 11 Operating tips for heater and air conditioner 4 12 Cleaning ventilation grille 4 12 Efficient cooling after p...

Page 169: ...4 2 Climate control Ventilator Ventilator Airflow selection...

Page 170: ...trol sys tem if equipped Control panel 1 Temperature control dial 2 Fan speed control dial 3 Airflow control dial 4 Control switch of the defogger and deicer system Refer to Defogger and deicer F3 47...

Page 171: ...o defog the windshield more quickly However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illuminate At the same time the air inlet selection is automatically set to outside air mode In this st...

Page 172: ...ir How ever the air conditioner indicator light does not illuminate at this time When defrosting defogging or heat ing warm air is also emitted from the right and left air outlets To stop warm airflow...

Page 173: ...sition 2 Set the airflow control dial to the position 3 Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature level 4 Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed Setting the temperature...

Page 174: ...flow control dial to the position 3 Set the air conditioner button to the ON position 4 Set the temperature control dial to the blue side 5 Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed Defrosti...

Page 175: ...fficient defogging or dehumidify ing in cold weather press the A C button to operate the air conditioner compressor Control panel 1 Temperature control dial 2 Fan speed control dial 3 Airflow control...

Page 176: ...AUTO position and the airflow control dial in the or position the fan does not operate during engine warm up until the engine coolant tem perature exceeds approximately 1228F 508C Temperature control...

Page 177: ...senger 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 off...

Page 178: ...compartment the intensity of sunlight and other factors Pressing the button cancels the AUTO mode To return to AUTO mode turn the fan speed control dial or airflow control dial to a position other th...

Page 179: ...ondenser Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight After parking in direct sunlight drive with the windows open for a few minutes to allow outside air to circulate into the heated interior Th...

Page 180: ...element according to the replacement schedule as follows This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter s dust collection ability Under extremely dusty conditions the filter should be replace...

Page 181: ...n system 3 Pull out the glove box 2 Remove the air filter 3 Replace the air filter element with a new one CAUTION The arrow mark on the filter must point UP 4 Reinstall the glove box and connect the d...

Page 182: ...6 Attach the service label to the driver s side door pillar Climate control Air filtration system 4 15...

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Page 184: ...e 5 17 How to insert a CD s type A 5 17 How to insert a CD type B 5 18 How to play back a CD 5 18 To select a track from the beginning 5 18 Fast forwarding and rewinding 5 19 Repeating 5 19 Random pla...

Page 185: ...Volume control buttons 5 32 MUTE button models without Hands free system 5 33 Bluetooth audio type B audio 5 33 Media format 5 33 Setting Bluetooth audio 5 33 Bluetooth audio operation 5 34 Hands fre...

Page 186: ...ghten it 1 Unscrew 2 Remove The roof antenna is installed in the center at the rear part of the roof It is possible to remove the antenna rod by unscrewing it from its base FM reception Although FM is...

Page 187: ...e incorrectly installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle Audio set Your SUBARU may be equipped with one of the following audio sets Refer to the pages indicated in this section for operat ing...

Page 188: ...is in the Acc or ON position Power and sound controls refer to page 5 7 Radio operation refer to page 5 10 Satellite radio operation if equipped refer to page 5 13 CD compact disc player operation re...

Page 189: ...position Power and sound controls refer to page 5 7 Radio operation refer to page 5 10 Satellite radio operation if equipped refer to page 5 13 CD compact disc player operation refer to page 5 16 Auxi...

Page 190: ...utton changes the control modes in the follow ing sequence Type A audio Type B audio Choose the desired settings for each mode by turning the TUNE TRACK CH dial The control function returns to the tun...

Page 191: ...rich bass sound can be ob tained from standard door mount speakers built in SRS TruBass effect 3 Surround sound can be obtained from 2 channel stereo sources such as CD MP3 and FM built in SRS Circle...

Page 192: ...rol 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 Balance L9 to R9 0 Right channel attenuated Left channel attenuated Fad...

Page 193: ...ease the tuning frequency and turn the TUNE TRACK CH dial counter clockwise to decrease it Each time the dial is turned the frequency interval can be changed between 10 kHz in the AM mode and 0 2 MHz...

Page 194: ...s and hills PTY Program type group tuning only FM reception Type A audio Type B audio Press the PTY CAT button to change to the PTY selection mode At this time the PTY group that you are currently lis...

Page 195: ...r press and hold the TEXT button in order to change the page Station preset How to preset stations 1 Select the preferred reception mode 2 Select the preferred station 3 Press and hold one of the pres...

Page 196: ...o 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 ma...

Page 197: ...l from the south If you are driving on a mountain road where the southern direction is blocked by mountains If you are driving in an area with tall trees that block the signal 10 m or more for example...

Page 198: ...hannel up by 10 steps Channel down by 10 steps Type B audio Channel up by 10 steps Channel down by 10 steps Category selection Type A audio Type B audio To activate the category search mode press the...

Page 199: ...stored in the preset buttons are cleared If this occurs it is necessary to reset the preset buttons Selecting preset channels 1 Press the SAT button to select SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 reception 2 Press the p...

Page 200: ...ot insert any disc within 15 seconds after you have pressed the button the player will begin to play back the first track of the last disc you have inserted The disc indicator lights up continu ously...

Page 201: ...position NOTE DO NOT INSERT TWO DISCS INTO THE DISC INSERTION SLOT AT THE SAME TIME How to play back a CD When there is no CD inserted Properly insert a CD Refer to How to insert a CD s type A F5 17 H...

Page 202: ...player will start playback For an MP3 WMA or AAC type B audio folder the player will start playback beginning with the first track of the current folder Repeating Type A audio Type B audio To repeat...

Page 203: ...eats the tracks in the folder It is possible to select the function when an MP3 WMA AAC format track is play ing The D RDM indication refers to the random playback of a disc It randomly repeats the tr...

Page 204: ...played 2 For type B audio FOLDER TITLE is displayed 3 For type B audio FILE TITLE is displayed Page track folder title scroll If you press the TEXT button while the title name is displayed again and h...

Page 205: ...press the button or button while the player is in all disc ejection mode the player will draw in the discs that have been ejected and play them How to eject a CD from the player type B When a disc is...

Page 206: ...or this message remains displayed please contact your SUBARU dealer Auxiliary input jack if equipped Type A AUX input jack Type B AUX input jack Type C AUX input jack Type D AUX input jack You can con...

Page 207: ...ehicle audio set may be very low If you turn up the volume of the audio set the volume becomes louder However when you change from one portable audio player to another one the volume levels via the ve...

Page 208: ...isc 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...

Page 209: ...gh 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...

Page 210: ...tion see the User s Guide for the iPod To update the firmware version of an iPod visit the Apple Inc website Depending on the model and firm ware version of an iPod it may not work properly or not ope...

Page 211: ...re see the User s Guide of 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...

Page 212: ...ng iPod Each time you briefly press the button the mode changes in the following sequence NOTE The ALL RPT indication refers to the repeat playback of all tracks on the entire iPod The SONG RPT indica...

Page 213: ...the TUNE TRACK CH dial clockwise the displayed category changes in the following sequence Each time you turn the TUNE TRACK CH dial counterclockwise the displayed category changes in the opposite seq...

Page 214: ...ode changes to the next one in the following sequence Type A audio Type B audio 1 The frequency last received in the selected waveband will be displayed 2 Only when a CD is in the player 3 Only when t...

Page 215: ...r will be shown on the audio display For models with the Hands free system press and hold the button to select the next folder Press and hold the button to go back to the previous folder With SAT mode...

Page 216: ...the system before using it Media format Bluetooth audio devices cannot be connected if they are not compatible with the following Bluetooth profiles A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile AVRCP Audi...

Page 217: ...he Bluetooth audio setting mode Deleting device 1 Select the DELETE AUDIO menu If no devices are registered EMPTY is displayed and the mode changes to the Bluetooth audio setting mode 2 Select the CON...

Page 218: ...ty of each other The cell phone can be used with it left in the breast pocket or bag NOTE The Hands free system may not operate properly under the following conditions The cell phone is turned off The...

Page 219: ...ding profiles for the cell phone HFP Hands Free Profile Ver 1 0 OPP Object Push Profile Ver 1 1 Certification for the Hands free system CAUTION FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not ex pressly appr...

Page 220: ...hen call the caller back after stopping the vehicle in a safe location CAUTION Do not leave the cell phone in the vehicle The temperature in the vehicle may become extremely high and cause a malfuncti...

Page 221: ...dial Then WELCOME will be dis played 3 Press the TUNE TRACK CH dial or the talk switch 4 Select the RECORD NAME menu 5 Say the name to be registered 6 Select the CONFIRM menu After CAR M_MEDIA is disp...

Page 222: ...ed dial 5 44 DELETE ENTRY Deleting phonebook data 5 44 DEL SPD DIAL Deleting a registered speed dial 5 44 GO BACK REDIAL DIAL Redialing 5 45 STORE Adding a new number stored in the outgoing call histo...

Page 223: ...be used 5 47 CHANGE NAME Changing the registered name of the cell phone 5 47 LIST PHONES Showing the list of the registered cell phones 5 47 SET PASSKEY Changing the pass key 5 48 DELETE Deleting the...

Page 224: ...by number composer par nu m ro 17 dial by name composer par nom 18 phonebook registre 19 setup r glages 20 phone book add entry ajouter l entr e dans le registre 21 phone book change name modifier le...

Page 225: ...ame voice tag to be registered 7 Select the CONFIRM menu Then STORED is displayed and the mode changes to the registering speed dial mode Refer to Registering speed dial F5 43 Registering by phone 1 S...

Page 226: ...egistered 7 Select the CONFIRM menu Then STORED is displayed and the mode changes to the registering speed dial mode Refer to Registering speed dial F5 43 Registering from call back 1 Select the CALL...

Page 227: ...ng the TUNE TRACK CH dial or select SET SPEED DIAL by using the voice command system 2 Select the phone number by perform ing either of the following procedures Operate the TUNE TRACK CH dial Press th...

Page 228: ...to which the desired number is registered 2 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 Redia...

Page 229: ...t the CONFIRM menu 4 Input the new PIN code by performing either of the following procedures Operate the TUNE TRACK CH dial Press the talk switch and say the number 5 Select the CONFIRM menu Locking t...

Page 230: ...the CHANGE NAME menu If no cell phones are registered EMPTY is displayed and the mode changes to the PHONE SETUP mode 2 Select the cell phone by performing either of the following procedures Operate t...

Page 231: ...FIRM menu DELETED is displayed the data is deleted and the mode changes to the PHONE SETUP mode System setup After selecting the SYSTEM SETUP menu perform the following procedure Select the following...

Page 232: ...5 Rear passenger s cup holder if equipped 6 7 Bottle holders 6 7 Accessory power outlets 6 8 Use with a cigarette lighter if equipped 6 9 Ashtray if equipped 6 10 Floor mat 6 10 Shopping bag hook 5 d...

Page 233: ...lluminated dome light remains on for several seconds and then gradually turns off after all doors and the rear gate 5 door are closed While the light is illuminated if any of the following operations...

Page 234: ...ear gate is opened The map lights do not illuminate when only the rear gate is opened The doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter The ignition switch is turned from the Acc posit...

Page 235: ...riven to avoid being temporarily blinded by the glare of bright light To use the vanity mirror swing down the sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover Storage compartment CAUTION Always keep the sto...

Page 236: ...console To open the lid pull up the lock release Cup holders CAUTION Take care to avoid spills Beverages if hot might burn you or your passengers Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery carpets o...

Page 237: ...s built into the center console near the parking brake lever To access the cup holder pull the lid toward the rear The divider in the cup holder can be pulled out and inserted in a different position...

Page 238: ...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...

Page 239: ...ts simultaneously the total power consumed by them must not exceed 120W CAUTION Do not attempt to use a cigarette lighter in the accessory power outlets Do not place any foreign objects especially met...

Page 240: ...use the cigarette lighter push in the knob and wait a few moments It will automatically spring up when ready for use WARNING To avoid being burned never grasp the lighter by the end with the heating e...

Page 241: ...htray NOTE Particles of ash and tobacco will accu mulate around the hinges of the ash tray s inner lid Clean them off using a toothbrush or a similar narrow ended implement The portable ashtray can be...

Page 242: ...RU 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...

Page 243: ...d on to the cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it is rewinding WARNING Do not place anything on the ex tended cover Putting excessive weight on the extended cover can break it and an...

Page 244: ...that cargo can be secured with a cargo net or ropes When using the tie down hooks turn them down out of the storing recesses When not in use put the hooks up into the storing recesses CAUTION The car...

Page 245: ...ms To open the lid pull the tab up NOTE The shape of the storage compart ment may be different depending on the model When storing a flat tire put the storage tray in the trunk 4 door or the cargo are...

Page 246: ...anual transmission 5 speeds except STI 7 16 Shifting speeds 7 17 Driving tips 7 17 Driver s Control Center Differential DCCD STI 7 18 To change mode of driver s control center differential 7 18 Auto m...

Page 247: ...To activate deactivate the Hill start assist system STI 7 36 Hill start assist warning light Hill start assist OFF indicator light 7 37 Cruise control 7 37 To set cruise control 7 38 To temporarily ca...

Page 248: ...g can cause persistent and heavy knocking which can damage the engine Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when you accelerate Contact your SUBARU d...

Page 249: ...the use of reformulated gasoline If you are not sure what the fuel contains you should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain deter gents and oxygenates and if they have been re...

Page 250: ...1 Open 2 Close 2 Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it slowly counterclockwise WARNING Gasoline vapor is highly flam mable Before refueling always first stop the engine and close all vehicle doors...

Page 251: ...his indicates that the fuel filler door lid is located on the right side of the vehicle If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks or if the tether is caught under the cap the CHECK ENGIN...

Page 252: ...not pass this test some states may deny renewal of your vehicle s registration Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the performance of the engine s emission control system Certi fie...

Page 253: ...ransmis sion damage will result The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA and states using two wheel dynamometers in their emission testing program have EXEMPTED SUBARU AWD vehicles from the portion...

Page 254: ...ithout depressing the accelera tor pedal Release the key immediately after the engine has started If the engine does not start try the following 1 Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait...

Page 255: ...els of Carbon Monox ide can cause headaches dizzi ness or in extreme cases uncon sciousness and or death Before performing any servicing of the vehicle temporarily place the remote engine start system...

Page 256: ...press the brake pedal 3 Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to the ON position If the ignition switch is accidentally turned to the START position the system s starter anti grind feature...

Page 257: ...d panel 4 Press and hold the black programming button for 10 to 15 seconds The horn will honk and the turn signal lights will flash three times to indicate that the system has entered programming mode...

Page 258: ...te engine start transmitter batteries 1 Carefully pry the remote engine start transmitter halves apart using a small flat head screwdriver 2 Remove the circuit board from the bottom half of the case a...

Page 259: ...g interference that may cause undesired operation Manual transmission 6 speeds STI The manual transmission is a fully syn chromeshed 6 forward speed and 1 re verse speed transmission The shift pattern...

Page 260: ...peeds The following table shows the maximum speeds that are possible with each differ ent gear The tachometer s needle will enter the red area if these speeds are exceeded With the exception of cases...

Page 261: ...icate a malfunc tion Manual transmission 5 speeds except STI The manual transmission is a fully syn chromeshed 5 forward speed and 1 re verse speed transmission The shift pattern is shown on the shift...

Page 262: ...cation of engine brakes when the vehicle is travelling on a slippery surface can lead to wheel locking as a conse quence control of the vehicle may be lost and the risk of an accident increased NOTE N...

Page 263: ...ns and your driving style 1 LSD torque 2 Traction torque 3 Initial LSD torque maximum 4 Initial LSD torque minimum A Initial LSD torque adjustable B Mechanical LSD torque The driver s control center d...

Page 264: ...erential action that is suitable for driving on slippery roads for vehicle stabi lity AUTO This mode is suitable for most driving situations AUTO This mode is suitable when you seek quick response fro...

Page 265: ...r By pushing the control switch forward or pulling it rear ward it is possible to change the initial LSD torque The center differential indicator lights on the combination meter give six levels of ind...

Page 266: ...tch is turned to the LOCK position However the initial LSD torque will be minimized when the battery is disconnected and reconnected During cornering or when making turns especially when going into th...

Page 267: ...rate during acceleration for maximum fuel efficiency This is ideal for around town driving and situations that do not require full power output It provides better control in difficult driving conditio...

Page 268: ...u turned off the engine in the Sport Sharp S mode the SI DRIVE mode changes to the Sport S mode The next time you turn on the engine after you turned off the engine in the Sport S mode or Intelligent...

Page 269: ...or right for more than 5 seconds This may damage the power steering pump NOTE Right after the engine has been started and before it has warmed up you may hear a noise coming from areas adja cent to t...

Page 270: ...that brings more braking ability to the vehicle beyond its braking capabil ity Always use the utmost care when driving regarding vehicle speed and safe distance CAUTION When you need to brake suddenl...

Page 271: ...e stopping distance You should always maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles When driving on badly surfaced roads gravel roads icy roads or over deep newly fallen snow stopping distanc...

Page 272: ...nctions the conventional braking system will still func tion However the rear wheels will be more prone to locking when the brakes are applied harder than usual and the vehicle s motion may therefore...

Page 273: ...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 na...

Page 274: ...his function is indicated by flashing of the Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light NOTE The Vehicle Dynamics Control sys tem may be considered normal when the following conditions occur S...

Page 275: ...switch is pressed briefly during engine operation the indicator light on the combination meter illuminates in green When the switch is pressed again to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system t...

Page 276: ...cs Con trol system When the switch is pressed again to reactivate the Vehicle Dynamics Control system the Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light turns off With the Vehicle Dynamics Control syste...

Page 277: ...ING If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while gradually redu cing speed Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place...

Page 278: ...ilm or any metal parts in the cargo area trunk This may cause poor re ception of the signals from the tire pressure sensors and the tire pressure monitoring system will not function properly FCC WARNI...

Page 279: ...downhill the front wheels should be turned into the curb WARNING Never leave unattended children or pets in the vehicle They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent op erat...

Page 280: ...clutch pedal is depressed while the brake pedal is also depressed braking power is maintained temporarily by the Hill start assist system when the brake pedal is released The driver is therefore able...

Page 281: ...art assist system according to the following procedure To deactivate 1 Stop your vehicle in a flat and safe place and apply the parking brake 2 Turn off the engine 3 Restart the engine 4 Confirm the f...

Page 282: ...art assist OFF indicator light STI F3 20 Cruise control Cruise control enables you to maintain a constant vehicle speed without holding your foot on the accelerator pedal and it is operative when the...

Page 283: ...e reaches the desired speed 3 Push the SET COAST button and release it Then release the accelerator pedal At this time the cruise control set indicator light is illuminated on the combination meter Th...

Page 284: ...er will automatically illu minate at this time To turn off the cruise control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Push the CRUISE main switch button again Turn the ignition switch to the...

Page 285: ...by button Push the SET COAST button and hold it until the vehicle reaches the desired speed Then release the button The vehicle speed at that moment will be memorized and treated as the new set speed...

Page 286: ...Driving tips for AWD models 8 4 Winter driving 8 6 Operation during cold weather 8 6 Driving on snowy and icy roads 8 7 Corrosion protection 8 8 Snow tires 8 8 Tire chains 8 9 Rocking the vehicle 8 9...

Page 287: ...ong as possible Do not pump the accelerator and avoid racing the engine Avoid unnecessary engine idling Keep the engine properly tuned Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure shown on the tire...

Page 288: ...ver ter Use only unleaded fuel Even a small amount of leaded fuel will damage the catalytic converter Never start the engine by pushing or pulling the vehicle Avoid racing the engine Never turn off th...

Page 289: ...and re quirements of each country Driving tips for AWD models WARNING Always maintain a safe driving speed according to the road and weather conditions in order to avoid having an accident on a sharp...

Page 290: ...ion Therefore your SUBARU AWD vehicle may handle differently than an ordinary two wheel drive vehicle and it contains some features unique to AWD For safety purposes as well as to avoid damaging the A...

Page 291: ...erature varies according to how much it is diluted as indicated in the following table Washer Fluid Con centration Freezing Temperature 30 10 48F 128C 50 48F 208C 100 498F 458C In order to prevent fre...

Page 292: ...under your vehicle Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle if you park the vehicle in snow with the engine running Refueling in cold weather To help prevent moisture from form...

Page 293: ...per operation use the defroster with the airflow control dial in and the temperature control dial set for maximum warmth After the windshield gets warmed enough to melt the frozen snow on it wash it a...

Page 294: ...when driving with such road conditions When you choose to install winter tires on your vehicle be sure to use the correct tire size and type You must install four winter tires that are of the same siz...

Page 295: ...e vehi cle s center of gravity and make it more prone to tip over Secure lengthy items properly to prevent them from shooting for ward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop Never exceed the...

Page 296: ...t of your vehicle including standard equipment fluids emergency tools and spare tire assembly plus the vehicle capacity weight In addition the total weight applied to each axle GAW must never exceed t...

Page 297: ...eight Rating GVWR and front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR For information about loading cargo into or onto your vehicle refer to Loading your vehicle F8 10 The maximum load limit of the cargo...

Page 298: ...ons Trailer towing Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to be used for trailer towing Therefore never tow a trailer with your vehicle SUBARU assumes no responsibility for injuries or vehicle...

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Page 300: ...oring system TPMS U S spec models 9 8 Jump starting 9 9 How to jump start 9 10 Engine overheating 9 12 If steam is coming from the engine compartment 9 12 If no steam is coming from the engine compart...

Page 301: ...work Temporary spare tire WARNING When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is replaced without the original pressure sensor transmitter being transferred the low tire pres sure warning light will i...

Page 302: ...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 indi...

Page 303: ...ol bag The screwdriver and wheel nut wrench are stored in the tool bag Under the rear floor 1 Jack handle A 4 door models B 5 door models 1 Under floor storage compartment if equipped Refer to Under f...

Page 304: ...or sink into the ground and this can result in a severe accident Use only the jack provided with your vehicle The jack supplied with the vehicle is designed only for changing a tire Never get under th...

Page 305: ...your vehicle is a temporary spare tire carefully read Temporary spare tire F9 2 and strictly follow the instructions 1 Notch 2 Valve hole 7 If your vehicle has wheel covers insert a flat head screwdr...

Page 306: ...r nuts when the spare tire is installed This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident 14 Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle 15 Use the wheel nut wrench to s...

Page 307: ...ING If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while gradually redu cing speed Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place...

Page 308: ...mp starting Never attempt jump starting if the discharged battery is frozen It could cause the battery to burst or explode Whenever working on or around a battery always wear suitable eye protectors a...

Page 309: ...re the booster 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 accessor...

Page 310: ...d of the cable to the strut mounting nut of the vehicle with the discharged battery Make sure that the cables are not near any moving parts and that the cable clamps are not in contact with any other...

Page 311: ...lant temperature has dropped turn off the engine If temperature gauge stays in the over heated zone turn off the engine Refer to Temperature gauge F3 10 4 After the engine has fully cooled down check...

Page 312: ...Cover the tip of a flat head screwdriver with vinyl tape or cloth so that it will not scratch the bumper Insert the flat head screwdriver into the cutout of the cover and pry open the cover 3 Screw th...

Page 313: ...threaded hole for attaching the towing hook 3 Screw the towing hook into the thread hole until its thread can no longer be seen 4 Tighten the towing hook securely using the jack handle After towing re...

Page 314: ...cure the vehicle onto the carrier properly with safety chains Each safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out CAU...

Page 315: ...a flat bed truck Do not run the engine while being towed using this method Trans mission damage could result if the vehicle is towed with the engine running Rear gate if the rear gate cannot be unlock...

Page 316: ...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 aud...

Page 317: ...reserve your vehicle 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 no...

Page 318: ...fected 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 Coarse grained compounds have a sm...

Page 319: ...ents 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...

Page 320: ...e stitched seams A mild detergent suitable for cleaning woolen fabrics may be used to remove difficult dirt spots rubbing with a soft dry cloth afterwards to restore the luster If your SUBARU is to be...

Page 321: ...ne cloth or with a soft cloth If the navigation monitor is extremely dirty clean it with a soft cloth moistened with neutral detergent then carefully wipe off any remaining detergent NOTE Do not spray...

Page 322: ...nd viscosity 11 16 Rear differential gear oil 11 17 Recommended grade and viscosity 11 17 Power steering fluid 11 17 Checking the fluid level 11 17 Recommended fluid 11 18 Brake fluid 11 18 Checking t...

Page 323: ...35 Rear window wiper blade rubber 5 door models 11 35 Battery 11 37 Fuses 11 38 Installation of accessories 11 39 Replacing bulbs 11 39 Headlights models with HID headlights 11 39 Headlights models wi...

Page 324: ...lt 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 v...

Page 325: ...lways let the engine cool down Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running and remain hot for some time after the engine is stopped Do not spill engine oil engine coolant brake fluid or an...

Page 326: ...erious bodily in jury To open the hood 1 If the wiper blades are lifted off the windshield return them to their original position 2 Pull the hood release knob under the instrument panel 3 Release the...

Page 327: ...l transmission oil level gauge MT page 11 16 3 Clutch fluid reservoir page 11 19 4 Brake fluid reservoir page 11 18 5 Fuse box page 11 38 6 Battery page 11 37 7 Windshield washer tank page 11 31 8 Eng...

Page 328: ...age 11 18 4 Fuse box page 11 38 5 Battery page 11 37 6 Windshield washer tank page 11 31 7 Engine oil filler cap page 11 8 8 Engine coolant reservoir page 11 12 9 Engine oil level gauge page 11 8 10 R...

Page 329: ...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 liter per 2 000 kilometers contact your SUBARU deal er Checking...

Page 330: ...ent office for the proper dis posal options available to you Change the oil and oil filter according to the maintenance schedule in the War ranty and Maintenance Booklet The engine oil and oil filter...

Page 331: ...ne with oil therefore you must use the level gauge to confirm that the level is correct 13 Start the engine and make sure that no oil leaks appear around the filter s rubber seal and drain plug 14 Run...

Page 332: ...11 years 220 000 km This coolant should not be mixed with any other brand or type of coolant during this period Mixing with a different coolant will reduce the life of the coolant Should it be necess...

Page 333: ...serious burns from a spray of boil ing hot coolant when the cap is removed 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...

Page 334: ...lames if the engine backfires If the air cleaner element is not installed when the engine backfires you could be burned CAUTION When replacing the air cleaner ele ment use a genuine SUBARU air cleaner...

Page 335: ...new air cleaner element 6 If the air cleaner case has been removed insert the three projections on the air cleaner case into the slits on the air cleaner case cover 7 Install in the reverse order of r...

Page 336: ...specification may cause the engine to malfunc tion and the above components to malfunction To check the deflection of the front side belt place a straightedge ruler across two adjacent pulleys alterna...

Page 337: ...wer level 3 Pull out the level gauge again and check the oil level on it If it is below the lower level add oil through the level gauge hole to bring the level up to the upper level CAUTION Be careful...

Page 338: ...checking ranges for hot and cold fluids Check the power steering fluid level monthly 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine 2 Check the fluid level of the reservoir tank When the fl...

Page 339: ...AX Use only brake fluid from a sealed container WARNING Never let brake fluid contact your eyes because brake fluid can be harmful to your eyes If brake fluid gets in your eyes immedi ately flush them...

Page 340: ...clean water For safety when performing this work wearing eye protection is advisable CAUTION Clutch fluid absorbs moisture from the air Any absorbed moist ure can cause improper clutch operation If t...

Page 341: ...or 3 With the brake pedal depressed stop the engine and keep the pedal depressed for 30 seconds The pedal height should not change 4 Start the engine again and run for approximately one minute then tu...

Page 342: ...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 contac...

Page 343: ...sure that the vehicle does not move backward even after the brake pedal is released 3 Then make sure the vehicle starts climbing the grade by following the normal starting procedures If the Hill start...

Page 344: ...ke to cool down Repeat this proce dure 5 Check the parking brake stroke If the parking brake stroke is out of the specified range adjust it by turning the adjusting nut located on the parking brake le...

Page 345: ...tivate 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...

Page 346: ...fly after the ignition switch is turned ON or the light illuminates steadily after blink ing for approximately one minute you should have your Tire Pressure Monitoring System checked at a SUBARU deale...

Page 347: ...east once a month for example during a fuel stop and before any long journey Check the tire pressures when the tires are cold Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on t...

Page 348: ...oor Also the tire magnifies the effects of road surface bumps and dips possibly resulting in vehicle damage If the tire placard shows tire pressures for the vehicle when fully loaded adjust the tire p...

Page 349: ...unning stability Contact your SUBARU dealer if you notice abnormal tire wear NOTE The suspension system is designed to hold each wheel at a certain alignment relative to the other wheels and to the ro...

Page 350: ...are rotated Replace any damaged or unevenly worn tires at the time of rotation After tire rotation adjust the tires pressures and make sure the wheel nuts are correctly tightened After driving approx...

Page 351: ...e for items a to h there is a possibility that serious mechan ical damage could occur to the drive train of your car and affect the following Ride Handling Braking Speedometer Odometer calibration Cle...

Page 352: ...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 w...

Page 353: ...out side temperature If the concen tration is inappropriate sprayed washer fluid may freeze on the windshield and obstruct your view and the fluid may freeze in the reservoir tank State or local regu...

Page 354: ...olding its pivot area and pushing it in the direction shown by the arrow while de pressing the wiper blade stopper 3 Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm Make sure that it locks in place...

Page 355: ...s 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 metal support with the grooves in the rubber an...

Page 356: ...ou to remove it from the wiper arm 4 Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm Make sure that it locks in place 5 Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly lower it in position Rear window wiper b...

Page 357: ...e 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 t...

Page 358: ...chbands 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...

Page 359: ...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...

Page 360: ...ch accessories may cause the electronic system to malfunction if they are incor rectly installed or if they are not suited for the vehicle Replacing bulbs WARNING Bulbs may become very hot while illum...

Page 361: ...urface will develop into hot spots causing the bulb to break If there are finger prints or grease on the bulb surface wipe them away with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol NOTE If headlight aiming i...

Page 362: ...b to the headlight assembly turn it clockwise until it clicks 8 Reconnect the electrical connector 9 Install the bulb cover 10 Install the air intake duct with clips right hand side 11 Set the washer...

Page 363: ...At this time use care not to touch the bulb surface 6 To install the bulb to the headlight assembly turn it clockwise until it clicks 7 Reconnect the electrical connector 8 Install the air intake duct...

Page 364: ...driver s right hand side 4 Remove the bulb 5 Replace the bulb with a new one 6 After replacing the bulb reattach the mud guard Rear combination lights 4 door models 1 Remove the clip from the rear tr...

Page 365: ...it locks 6 Secure the rear trunk trim panel with the clips 5 door models 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the upper and lower screws that secure the rear combination light assembly 2 Slide the r...

Page 366: ...screwdriver to the light cover as shown in the illustration and pry the light cover off from the rear gate trim 2 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it 3 Pull the bulb out of the bulb s...

Page 367: ...bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out the socket 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket 4 Install a new bulb 5 Reinstall the license plate light cover Map light Type A 1 Remove the lens by prying the...

Page 368: ...ight Dome light Cargo area 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 Trunk light 1...

Page 369: ...prying the edge with a screwdriver 2 Remove the bulb socket from the mount assembly by turning it counter clockwise 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket 4 Install a new bulb 5 Reinstall the cover Other b...

Page 370: ...2 3 Fuel 12 4 Lubricants 12 5 Fluids 12 7 Engine coolant 12 8 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...

Page 371: ...s Turbo models Except STI STI Except STI STI Overall length 180 3 4 580 173 8 4 415 Overall width 70 7 1 795 70 7 1 795 Overall height 58 1 1 475 57 9 1 470 58 1 1 475 57 9 1 470 Wheel base 103 3 2 62...

Page 372: ...der 4 stroke gasoline engine Displacement cc cu in 2 457 150 Bore 6 Stroke in mm 3 9 6 3 1 99 5 6 79 0 Compression ratio 8 4 1 8 2 1 Firing order 1 3 2 4 Electrical system Battery type and capacity 5H...

Page 373: ...her 2 1 If unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI 95 RON is not available unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI 90 RON or higher may be temporarily used For details refer to Fue...

Page 374: ...AC International Lubricant Specifi cation Advisory Committee GF 4 or GF 5 which can be identified with the ILSAC certification mark Starburst mark 5W 30 synthetic oil is the required oil for optimum e...

Page 375: ...perature Oil capacity Manual transmission oil 5 speed 3 7 US qt 3 5 liters 3 1 Imp qt 6 speed 4 3 US qt 4 1 liters 3 6 Imp qt Rear differential gear oil STI models 1 1 US qt 1 0 liter 0 9 Imp qt Other...

Page 376: ...uid capacity Power steering fluid SUBARU ATF Dexron III Type Automatic Transmission Fluid 0 7 US qt 0 7 liter 0 6 Imp qt Brake fluid Genuine SUBARU brake fluid FMVSS No 116 fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake...

Page 377: ...for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors Model Coolant capacity Coolant type Turbo models Except STI 7 8 US qt 7 4 liters 6 5 Imp qt SUBARU Super Coolant STI...

Page 378: ...ssure 60 psi 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 Wheel nut tightening torque 72 lbf ft 100 N m 10 kgf m This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 88 to 110 lbf 40 to 50 kgf at the edge of the wheel nut wren...

Page 379: ...er relay 5 10A Combination meter Clock 6 7 5A Remote control rear view mirrors Seat heater relay 7 15A Combination meter Integrated unit 8 20A Stop light 9 15A Front wiper deicer 10 7 5A Power supply...

Page 380: ...defogger relay coil 23 15A Rear wiper Rear window washer 24 15A Audio unit 25 15A SRS airbag system 26 7 5A Power window relay Radiator main fan relay 27 15A Blower fan 28 15A Blower fan 29 15A Fog li...

Page 381: ...3 10A Secondary air combina tion valve turbo models 4 25A Sub fan cooling fan 5 Empty 6 10A Audio 7 30A Headlight low beam 8 15A Headlight high beam 9 20A Back up 10 15A Horn 11 25A Rear window defog...

Page 382: ...Fuse panel Fuse rating Circuit 18 15A Headlight right side 19 15A Headlight left side Specifications Fuses and circuits 12 13...

Page 383: ...12 14 Specifications Bulb chart Bulb chart NOTE Lights from A to D are the LED Light Emitting Diode type Consult your SUBARU dealer for replacement...

Page 384: ...5 door 12V 21W 7440 16 Licence plate light 12V 5W 168 W5W A High mounted stop light 5 door B Stop light Tail light 5 door C High mounted stop light 4 door if equipped D Side turn signal light if equi...

Page 385: ...12 16 Specifications Bulb chart CAUTION Replace any bulb only with a new bulb of the specified wattage Using a bulb of different wattage could result in a fire...

Page 386: ...tification number 2 Emission control label 3 Tire inflation pressure label 4 Certification label 5 Vehicle identification number plate 6 Model number label 7 Fuel label 8 Air conditioner label Specifi...

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Page 388: ...mine 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 14 Steps for Determining Correct Load...

Page 389: ...izing 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...

Page 390: ...treaded 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 I...

Page 391: ...area of this tire For example PLIES TREAD 2 STEEL 2 POLYESTER SIDE WALL 2 POLYESTER Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG For details refer to Uniform tire quality grading standards F13 15 Recommended tir...

Page 392: ...d heater to the extent that these items are available as factory in stalled equipment whether in stalled or not Bead The part of the tire that is made of steel wires wrapped or reinforced by ply cords...

Page 393: ...e is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure Maximum inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pres sure to which a tire may be inflated Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the...

Page 394: ...line of the tread Recommended inflation pres sure The cold inflation pressure recom mended by a vehicle manufacturer Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation...

Page 395: ...s 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 veh...

Page 396: ...number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2 2 in front 5 through 10 3 2 in front 1 in second seat 11 through 15 5 2 in front 1 in second seat 1 in third seat...

Page 397: ...sure the wheel nuts are correctly tigh tened For information about the tightening torque and tightening sequence for the wheel nuts refer to Flat tires F9 5 Vehicle load limit how to determine The lo...

Page 398: ...e has one occupant weighing 154 lbs 70 kg plus cargo weighing 662 lbs 300 kg 1 Calculate the total weight 2 Calculate the available load ca pacity by subtracting the total weight from the vehicle capa...

Page 399: ...exceed 408 kg or 900 lbs For example the vehicle has one occupant weighing 165 lbs 75 kg plus cargo weighing 375 lbs 170 kg In addition the vehicle is fitted with a trailer hitch weighing 22 lbs 10 kg...

Page 400: ...ng Therefore never tow a trailer with your vehicle Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle load capaci ties The sum of four tires maximum load ratings must exceed the max imum loaded vehicle wei...

Page 401: ...eparate from its rim Steps for Determining Cor rect Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The com bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Dete...

Page 402: ...rse as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits servic...

Page 403: ...ou believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately in form the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition t...

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Page 405: ...etooth audio 5 33 CD player operation 5 16 Control button 5 31 FM AM radio operation 5 10 iPod operations 5 26 Power and sound controls 5 7 Satellite radio operations 5 13 Set 5 4 USB storage device o...

Page 406: ...l free play 11 22 Coolant level 11 12 Fluid level brake fluid 11 18 Fluid level clutch fluid 11 19 Fluid level power steering fluid 11 17 Fluid level washer fluid 11 31 Oil level engine oil 11 8 Oil l...

Page 407: ...belts 11 15 Driver s Control Center Differential 7 18 Auto indicator light 3 24 Indicator light 3 25 Driving AWD vehicles 8 4 Car phone cell phone 8 Drinking 7 Drugs 7 Foreign countries 8 4 Pets 8 Sn...

Page 408: ...ross Axle Weight Rating 8 11 Glove box 6 5 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 8 11 H Hands free system 5 35 Hazard warning flasher 3 5 9 2 Head restraint adjustment Front seat 1 4 Rear seat 1 8 Headligh...

Page 409: ...display 3 26 Inside mirror 3 38 Interior lights 6 2 Internal trunk lid release handle 2 24 iPod operations 5 26 J Jack and jack handle 9 4 Jack up point 9 5 Jump starting 9 9 K Key 2 2 Number 2 2 Rem...

Page 410: ...ght 6 3 11 46 Meters and gauges 3 5 Mirror defogger 3 47 Mirrors 3 38 Moonroof 2 27 N New vehicle break in driving 8 2 O Odometer Trip meter 3 7 Oil filter 11 9 Oil level Engine 11 8 Manual transmissi...

Page 411: ...Remote keyless entry system 2 7 Replacement Brake pad and lining 11 22 Wiper blades 11 32 Replacing Air cleaner element 11 13 Battery remote engine start transmitter 7 12 Battery remote keyless entry...

Page 412: ...2 3 Specifications 12 2 Speedometer 3 7 SRS Frontal airbag 1 43 SRS airbag Supplemental Restraint System airbag 5 1 34 SRS airbag system Monitors 1 55 Servicing 1 56 Warning light 3 14 Starting the en...

Page 413: ...partment 6 14 USB storage device operations 5 26 V Valet mode 2 17 Vanity mirror 6 4 Vehicle Capacity weight 8 10 Identification 12 17 Symbols 3 Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light 3 21 OFF s...

Page 414: ...31 Balance 11 28 Nut tightening torque 9 5 12 9 Replacement 11 30 Windows 2 20 Windshield Washer fluid 11 31 Wiper and washer switches 3 36 Wiper blades 11 33 Wiper deicer 3 47 Winter Driving 8 6 Tir...

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Page 417: ...using 91 AKI 95 RON fuel Use of 91 AKI 95 RON fuel will not affect your warranty coverage Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is c...

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