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yAlways lock the passenger’s windows using
the lock switch when children are riding in the
vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could
result in injury to a child operating the power
window. Refer to the “Windows” section in
chapter 2. y Never leave unattended children in the vehi-
cle. They could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent operation of the
vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, tempera-
ture in a closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal
injuries to them. y Help prevent young children from locking
themselves in the trunk. When leaving the vehi-
cle, either close all windows and lock all doors
or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make
certain that the trunk is closed. On hot or sunny
days, the temperature in a trunk could quickly
become high enough to cause death or serious
heat-related injuries including brain damage,
particularly for small children.
Carefully read the sections “Child restraint systems”,
“*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System air-
bag)”, and “Seatbelts” in chapter 1 of this owner’s
manual for instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRS airbag system. „
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monox- ide)
yNever inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine ex-
haust gas contains carbon monoxide, a color-
less and odorless gas which is dangerous, or
even lethal, if inhaled. y Always properly maintain the engine exhaust
system to prevent engine exhaust gas from en-
tering the vehicle. y Never run the engine in a closed space, such
as a garage, except for the brief time needed to
drive the vehicle in or out of it. y Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a
lengthy time while the engine is running. If that
is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to
force fresh air into the vehicle. y Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille
free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to
ensure that the ventilation system always
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
„
Folding down the rear seat – Wagon 1. Lower the headrests.
2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob
and then fold the seatback down.
To return the seatback to its original position, raise the
seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it
is securely locked.
y
After returning the rear seat to its original po-
sition, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above
the seat cushion. And make certain that the
shoulder belts are fully visible. y Never allow passengers to ride on the folded
rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so
may result in serious injury or death. y Secure lengthy items properly to prevent
them from shooting forward and causing seri-
ous injury during a sudden stop.
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Interior equipment
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is rewinding.
Do not place anything on the extended cover.
Putting excessive weight on the extended cov-
er can break it and an object on the cover could
tumble forward in the event of a sudden stop or
collision. This could cause serious injury.
Be careful not to scratch the rear gate stays
while extending and rewinding the cover.
Scratches on the stays could cause leakage of
gas from the stays, which may result in their in-
ability to hold the rear gate open.
„ To remove the cover
1. Rewind the cover. 2. Pull either sleeve on the end of the cover housing
to shorten the cover’s length.
3. Take it off the retainer.
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Interior equipment
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Stowage of the cover
The cargo area cover can be stowed under the cargo floor. „ To install the cover housing
1. Pull either sleeve on the end of the cover housing
to shorten the cover’s length. 2. Insert the projections located on the both ends of
the sleeve into the recesses of the retainers.
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Driving tips
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Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monox-
ide)
yNever inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine ex-
haust gas contains carbon monoxide, a color-
less and odorless gas which is dangerous, or
even lethal, if inhaled.y Always properly maintain the engine exhaust
system to prevent engine exhaust gas from en-
tering the vehicle.y Never run the engine in a closed space, such
as a garage, except for the brief time needed to
drive the vehicle in or out of it.y Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a
lengthy time while the engine is running. If that
is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to
force fresh air into the vehicle. y Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille
free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to
ensure that the ventilation system always
works properly. y If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, have the problem
checked and corrected as soon as possible. If
you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open.y
Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while
driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering
the vehicle.
NOTE
Due to the expansion and contraction of the met-
als used in the manufacture of the exhaust sys-
tem, you may hear a crackling sound coming from
the exhaust system for a short time after the en-
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Driving tips
y
When you carry something inside the vehicle,
secure it whenever you can to prevent it from
being thrown around inside the vehicle during
sudden stops, sharp turns or in an accident. y Do not pile heavy loads on the roof. These
loads raise the vehicle’s center of gravity and
make it more prone to tip over. y Secure lengthy items properly to prevent
them from shooting forward and causing seri-
ous injury during a sudden stop. y Never exceed the maximum load limit. If you
do, some parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This
could result in loss of control and cause per-
sonal injury. Also, overloading can shorten the
life of your vehicle. y
Do not place anything on the rear shelf be-
hind the rear seatback (for sedan) or the ex-
tended luggage cover (for wagon). Such items
could tumble forward in the event of a sudden
stop or a collision. This could cause serious in-
jury.
Do not carry spray cans, containers with flam-
mable or corrosive liquids or any other danger-
ous items inside the vehicle.
NOTE
For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded
cargo.
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tance is required because of the added weight and
length caused by attaching the trailer to your vehicle.
1) Left turn
2) Right turn
y Backing up with a trailer is difficult and takes prac-
tice. When backing up with a trailer, never accelerate
or steer rapidly. When turning back, grip the bottom of
the steering wheel with one hand and turn it to the left
for a left turn, and turn it to the right for a right turn. y If the ABS warning light illuminates while the vehicle
is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs
performed immediately by the nearest SUBARU deal- er. T
Driving on grades
y Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift
into lower gear (if necessary, use 1st gear) in order to
utilize the engine braking effect and prevent overheat-
ing of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not make sudden
downshifts.y When driving uphill in hot weather, the air condition-
er may turn off automatically to protect the engine from
overheating.y When driving uphill in hot weather, pay attention to
the water temperature gauge pointer (for all vehicles)
and AT OIL TEMP warning light (for AT vehicles) since
the engine and transmission are relatively prone to
overheating under these conditions. If the water tem-
perature gauge pointer approaches the OVERHEAT
zone or the AT OIL TEMP warning light illuminates,
immediately switch off the air conditioner and stop the
vehicle at the nearest safe place. Refer to the “Engine
overheating” section in chapter 9, and “Warning and
indicator lights” section in chapter 3. y If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, avoid
using the accelerator pedal to stay stationary on an
uphill slope instead of using the parking brake or foot
brake. That may cause the transmission fluid to over-
heat. Also, if your vehicle is equipped with an automat-
ic transmission, avoid driving with the gear selector le-
ver in “D” when towing a heavy trailer to prevent fluid
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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-liter
non-turbo2.0-liter turbo2.5-liter turbo2.5-liter non-turbo2.0-liter turbo
RS, RS sport packageWRXWRX-STiRSOUTBACK SPORTWRX
Drive systemAWD
Transmission typeATMTATMTMTATMTATMTATMT
Overall length173.8 (4,415)
Overall widthSedan68.5 (1,740)–
Wagon–66.7 (1,695)67.3 (1,710)66.7 (1,695)
Overall heightWithout
roofrail56.7 (1,440)56.3
(1,430)57.7 (1,465)58.1 (1,475)57.7 (1,465)
With roofrail–58.5 (1,485)58.9 (1,495)58.5 (1,485)
Wheel base99.4 (2,525)100
(2,540)99.4 (2,525)
TreadFront58.5 (1,485)58.7
(1,490)57.7 (1,465)57.5 (1,460)57.7 (1,465)
Rear58.1 (1,475)58.3 (1,480)58.9
(1,495)57.3 (1,455)
Ground clearance *15.9 (150)6.1 (155)5.7 (145)5.9 (150)6.3 (160)6.1 (155)