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Driving tips
standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of
view without significant blind spots. If significant blind
spots occur with the vehicle’s standard side mirrors,
use towing mirrors that conform with Federal, state/
province and/or other applicable regulations. T
Trailer lights
Direct splicing or other improper connection of
trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electri-
cal system and cause a malfunction of your ve-
hicle’s lighting system.
Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle’s electrical
system requires modifications to the vehicle’s lighting
circuit to increase its capacity and accommodate wir-
ing changes. To ensure the trailer lights are connected
properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check
for proper operation of the turn signals, the brake
lights and parking lights each time you hitch up. T Tires
Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not de-
signed to sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of
the vehicle.
Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle are properly
inflated.
The recommended cold tire pressure is shown on the
vehicle placard attached to the driver’s side door jamb.
Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper infla-
tion pressure should be in accordance with the trailer
manufacturer’s specifications.
In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a
trailer, ask a commercial road service to repair the flat tire.
If you carry a regular size spare tire in your vehicle or
trailer as a precaution against getting a flat tire, be
sure that the spare tire is firmly secured.

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„Trailer towing tips
yNever exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing
a trailer in hilly country on hot days. y When towing a trailer, steering, stability,
stopping distance and braking performance
will be different from normal operation. For
safety’s sake, you should employ extra caution
when towing a trailer and you should never
speed. You should also keep the following tips
in mind:
T Before starting out on a trip
y Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-hitch mount-
ing are in good condition. If any problems are appar-
ent, do not tow the trailer. y Check that the vehicle sits horizontally with the trail-
er attached. If the vehicle is tipped sharply up at the
front and down at the rear, check the total trailer
weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, then con-
firm that the load and its distribution are acceptable.y Check that the tire pressures are correct.
y Check that the vehicle and trailer are connected
properly. Confirm that. – the trailer tongue is connected properly to the
hitch ball.
– the trailer lights connector is connected properly
and trailer’s brake lights illuminate when the vehi-
cle’s brake pedal is pressed, and that the trailer’s
turn signal lights flash when the vehicle’s turn signal
lever is operated.
– the safety chains are connected properly.
– all cargo in the trailer is secured safety in position.
– the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of
view without a significant blind spot.
y Sufficient time should be taken to learn the “feel” of
the vehicle/trailer combination before starting out on a
trip. In an area free of traffic, practice turning, stopping
and backing up. T Driving with a trailer
y You should allow for considerably more stopping
distance when towing a trailer. Avoid sudden braking
because it may result in skidding or jackknifing and
loss of control. y Avoid abrupt starts and sudden accelerations. If
your vehicle has a manual transmission, always start
out in first gear and release the clutch at moderate en-
gine revolution.y Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and rapid lane
changes.y Slow down before turning. Make a longer than nor-

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In case of emergency
In case of emergencyIf you park your vehicle in an emer-
gency
The hazard warning flasher should be used in day or
night to warn other drivers when you have to park your
vehicle under emergency conditions.
Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to safely pull off
the road if a problem occurs.
The hazard warning flasher can be activated regard-
less of the ignition switch position.
Turn on the hazard warning by pushing the hazard
warning flasher switch. Turn it off by pushing the
switch again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn
signals do not work.
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Maintenance and service
Types of tires .................................................... 11-45
Tire inspection .................................................. 11-46
Tire pressures and wear .................................. 11-46
Wheel balance ................................................... 11-49
Wear indicators ................................................. 11-49
Tire rotation ....................................................... 11-50
Tire replacement ............................................... 11-50
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-51
Aluminum wheels ......................................... 11-52
Windshield washer fluid .............................. 11-52
Replacement of windshield wiper blades .. 11-53
Battery ........................................................... 11-56
Fuses ............................................................. 11-57
Main fuse ....................................................... 11-60
Installation of accessories .......................... 11-60
Replacing bulbs ............................................ 11-61 Headlight ........................................................... 11-64
Front fog light ................................................... 11-68
Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light .................................................... 11-69
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-70
Tail light (on the tailgate) ................................. 11-72
License plate light ............................................ 11-74
Map light, dome light and door step light ...... 11-76
High mount stop and cargo light assembly ... 11-77
Sport activity lights (if equipped) .................... 11-79

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Maintenance and service
Wattage Bulb No.
1) Headlight BAJA-S 12V-65/ 55W9007 (HB5)
BAJA, BAJA-B Low beam 12V-55W H1
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
2) Front turn signal 12V-27W 1156NA (Amber)
3) Map light 12V-8W –
4) Dome light 12V-8W –
5) Door step light 12V-3.4W –
6) Front turn signal light/ parking and front side marker light 12V-27/8W
1157NA
(Amber)
7) Front fog light 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)

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Maintenance and service
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Headlight
Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while
in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare
hands or greasy gloves, finger prints or grease
on the bulb surface will develop into hot spots
and cause 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 is required, consult your
SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the head-
light aim.
Wattage Bulb No.
8) License plate light 12V-5W 168
9) Cargo light 12V-13W 912
10) High mount stop light 12V-13W 912
11) Backup light 12V-21W 7440
12) Brake rear turn signal/ tail light 12V-21/ 5W7443
13) Tail light 12V-5W 168
14) Sports activity lights 12V-55W H3

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Maintenance and service
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SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary. „Front turn signal light, parking light
and side marker light
The headlight assembly must be removed before the
front turn signal light and parking light bulbs can be re-
placed. When the headlight assembly has been re-
moved and then reinstalled, it may become necessary
to make a headlight aiming adjustment. After a bulb
has been replaced, it is recommended that the head-
light aiming adjustment be made at a SUBARU dealer.
1. Remove the headlight assembly mounting screws
located at the top of and the front of the headlight as- sembly using a Phillips screwdriver or an open-end
wrench.
2. Move the headlight assembly forward.
1) Front turn signal light bulb
2) Front turn signal light bulb/parking and front side marker light bulb
3. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight assem-
bly by turning it counterclockwise.
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4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and
turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb in the socket.
5. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
6. Set the headlight assembly into the vehicle body.
Tighten the mounting screws. „
Rear combination lights
Rear combination lights are composed of the rear turn
signal/brake/tail light and back up lights. T Rear turn signal/Brake/Tail and Back up lights
The rear turn signal/brake/tail light is one bulb with two filament types.
If any one of them malfunctions, replace the bulb with
a new one.
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Pry the cover from the side of the rear combination
light.
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