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Fuel 7-2
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Fuel requirements 7-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel filler lid and cap 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State emission testing (U.S. only) 7-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing to drive 7-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine for a manual transmission vehicle 7-8
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Starting the engine for an automatic
transmission vehicle 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine during cold weather below –4 °F ( –20 °C) 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting a flooded engine 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the engine 7-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 7-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speeds 7-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips 7-12
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Automatic transmission 7-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selector lever for automatic transmission 7-14 . . . .
Shift lock release 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear viscous limited slip differential
(LSD) (if equipped) 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 7-21
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Braking tips 7-21
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Brake system 7-21
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Disc brake pad wear warning indicators 7-22 . . . . . .
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ABS system self-check 7-23
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ABS warning light 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking your vehicle 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control (if equipped) 7-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To set cruise control 7-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To temporarily cancel the cruise control 7-28 . . . . . .
To turn off the cruise control 7-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To change the cruising speed 7-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and operating
Starting and operating
7-4
covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty.
CAUTION
Do not let fuel spill on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Fuels containing alcohol may
cause paint damage, which is not covered un-
der the SUBARU Limited Warranty.
Fuel filler lid and cap
Refueling
HG7004BA
HG7005BA
1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid release lever up.
HB3008BC
1) Open 2) Close
