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Maintenance and service
Engine compartment overview !
2.5 liter model
12 345 67
8
9
10
11
12
13
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1) Manual transmission oil level
gauge (MT) (page 11-28) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-33)
2) Air cleaner element (page 11- 23)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11- 38)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev-
el gauge (page 11-31)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-
37)
6) Windshield washer tank (page 11-54)
7) Fuse box (page 11-60)
8) Battery (page 11-58)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-11)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-19)
11) Radiator cap (page 11-19)
12) Engine oil level gauge (page 11- 11)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir
(page 11-36)
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!2.0 liter (Turbo) model
34 5 6 7
1
2
13 12 11 10 9 8
HGB005CB
1) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-28) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-33)
2) Air cleaner element (page 11- 23)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11- 38)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev-
el gauge (page 11-31)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-
37)
6) Windshield washer tank (page 11-54)
7) Fuse box (page 11-60)
8) Battery (page 11-58)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-11)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page 11-19)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-
11)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-19)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir
(page 11-36)
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Maintenance and service !
2.5 liter (Turbo) model
34 5 6
7
1
2
12 11 10 9 8
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1) Manual transmission oil level gauge (MT) (page 11-28)
2) Air cleaner element (page 11-
23)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11- 38)
4) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11- 37)
5) Windshield washer tank (page
11-54)
6) Fuse box (page 11-60)
7) Battery (page 11-58)
8) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-11)
9) Engine coolant reservoir (page
11-19)
10) Engine oil level gauge (page 11- 11)
11) Radiator cap (page 11-19)
12) Power steering fluid reservoir (page 11-36)
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your SUBARU dealer.
in (mm)Manual transmission oil !Checking the oil level
5 speed transmission (Non-turbo model)
1) Yellow handle
Deflection
New belt Used belt
A 0.28 — 0.35 (7.0 — 9.0) 0.35 — 0.43 (9.0 — 11.0)
B 0.30 — 0.33 (7.5 — 8.5) 0.35 — 0.40 (9.0 — 10.0)
HGB056DB
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Specifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice. !
Dimensions
in (mm)
*1: Measured with vehicle empty
AT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmission
ItemSedanWagon
2.5-liter2.0-liter (Turbo)2.5-liter (Turbo)2.5-liter2.0-liter (Turbo)
RSWRXWRX-STiTSOUTBACK SPORTWRX
Drive systemAWD
Transmission typeATMTATMTMTATMTATMTATMT
Overall length173.8 (4415)
Overall widthSedan68.5 (1740)–
Wagon–66.7 (1695)67.3 (1710)66.7 (1695)
Overall heightWithout
roofrail56.7 (1440)56.3
(1430)57.7 (1465)58.1 (1475)57.7 (1465)
With roofrail–58.5 (1485)58.9 (1495)58.5 (1485)
Wheel base99.4 (2525)100
(2540)99.4 (2525)
TreadFront58.5 (1485)58.7
(1490)57.7 (1465)57.5 (1460)57.7 (1465)
Rear58.1 (1475)58.3 (1480)58.5
(1485)57.3 (1455)
Ground clearance *15.9 (150)6.1 (155)5.7 (145)5.9 (150)6.3 (160)6.1 (155)
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!Engine
! Electrical system
AT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmission
Engine modelEJ251(2.5-liter, SOHC, non-turbo)EJ205 (2.0-liter, DOHC, turbo)EJ257 (2.5-liter, DOHC, turbo)
Engine typeHorizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-stroke gasoline engine
Displacement cu in. (cc)150 (2,457)122 (1,994)150 (2,457)
Bore × Stroke in. (mm)3.9 × 3.1 (99.5 × 79.0)3.6 × 2.9 (92.0 × 75.0)3.9 × 3.1 (99.5 × 79.0)
Compression ratio10.0 : 18.0 : 18.2 : 1
Firing order1 – 3 – 2 – 4
Battery type and
capacity (5HR)MT12V-48AH (55D23L)
ATWith 2.5-liter engine12V-52AH (75D23L)
With 2.0-liter turbo engine12V-52AH (65D23L)
Alternator2.5-liter and 2.0-liter turbo engine12V – 75A
2.5-liter turbo engine12V – 90A
Spark plugs2.5-liter engineRC10YC4 (Champion)
BKR6E-11 (NGK)
BKR5E-11 (NGK)
2.0-liter turbo enginePFR6G (NGK)
2.5-liter turbo engineIFLR6B (NGK)
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Specifications !
Capacities
AT: Automatic transmission
MT: Manual transmission
Fuel tank15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
Engine oil2.5-liter engine model4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
2.0-liter turbo engine model4.8 US qt (4.5 liters, 4.0 Imp qt)
2.5-liter turbo engine model
Transmission oil (MT)5 speed3.7 US qt (3.5 liters, 3.1 Imp qt)
6 speed4.3 US qt (4.1 liters, 3.6 Imp qt)
Transmission oil (AT)10.0 US qt (9.5 liters, 8.4 Imp qt)
Power steering gear fluid0.7 US qt (0.7 liter, 0.6 Imp qt)
Engine coolant2.5-liter engine modelMT7.4 US qt (7.0 liters, 6.2 Imp qt)
AT7.3 US qt (6.9 liters, 6.1 Imp qt)
2.0-liter turbo engine modelMT8.1 US qt (7.7 liters, 6.8 Imp qt)
AT8.0 US qt (7.6 liters, 6.7 Imp qt)
2.5-liter turbo engine modelMT8.1 US qt (7.7 liters, 6.8 Imp qt)
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Index
Keys
.................................................................................. 2-2
L
Leather seat materials ............................................... 10-6
Light control switch ..................................................... 3-29
Limited slip differential (LSD) .................................7-27
Loading your vehicle .................................................. 8-17
LSD (Limited slip differential) .................................7-27
M
Main fuse ........................................................................ 11-63
Maintenance Precautions .............................................................. 11-3
Schedule ................................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt ..................................................................... 1-27
Tools ........................................................................... 9-24
Manual climate control system ..............................4-4
Manual transmission 5 speed ..................................................................... 7-15
6 speed ..................................................................... 7-12
Manual transmission oil ............................................ 11-28
Map light ................................................................ 6-3, 11-77
Maximum load limits .................................................. 8-29
Meters and gauges .............................................. 3-7, 3-15
Mirrors .............................................................................. 3-44
Moonroof .............................................................. 2-31, 9-23N
New vehicle break-in driving –
the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ........................8-2
O
Odometer/Trip meter .......................................... 3-8, 3-15
Off road driving .............................................................. 8-8
Oil pressure warning light .........................................3-21
Oil filter .............................................................................. 11-12
Oil level
Engine ......................................................................... 11-11
Manual transmission ............................................. 11-28
Rear differential ...................................................... 11-34
Outside mirrors .............................................................. 3-47
Overheating engine ..................................................... 9-16
P
Parking Brake ........................................................................... 7-34
Brake stroke ............................................................. 11-44
Light switch ............................................................... 3-34
Tips .............................................................................. 7-35
Power
Door locking switches .......................................... 2-5
Steering ...................................................................... 7-28
Steering fluid ............................................................ 11-36
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