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In case of emergency
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„Using a flat-bed truck
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. Use the
following procedures to ensure safe transportation.
1. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position for au-
tomatic transmission vehi cles or “1st” for manual
transmission vehicles.
2. Pull up the parking brake lever firmly.
3. Secure 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. „
Towing with all wheels on the ground
yNever turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position while the vehicle is being towed be-
cause the steering wheel and the direction of
the wheels will be locked.y Remember that the brake booster and power
steering do not function when the engine is not
running. Because the engine is turned off, it will
take greater effort to operate the brake pedal
and steering wheel.
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In case of emergency
y
If transmission failure occurs, transport your
vehicle on a flat-bed truck. y Do not run the engine while the vehicle is be-
ing towed using this method. Transmission
damage could result if the vehicle is towed with
the engine running. y For vehicles with automatic transmission,
the traveling speed must be limited to less than
20 mph (30 km/h) and the traveling distance to
less than 31 miles (50 km). For greater speeds
and distances, transport your vehicle on a flat-
bed truck.
1. Check the transmission and differential oil levels
and add oil to bring it to the upper level if necessary.
2. Release the parking brake and put the transmis-
sion in neutral.
3. The ignition switch should be in the “ACC” position
while the vehicle is being towed.
4. Take up slack in the towline slowly to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.

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Maintenance and service
3. Release the secondary hood release located under
the front grille by moving
the lever toward the left. 4. Lift up the hood, release the hood prop from its re-
tainer and put the end of the hood prop into the slot in
the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Lift the hood slightly and remove the hood prop
from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its re-
tainer.
2. Lower the hood until it approaches approximately 6
in (15 cm) from the closed position and let it drop.
3. After closing the hood, be sure the hood is securely
locked.
If this does not close the hood,
release it from a slightly
higher position. Do not push the hood forcibly to close
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Maintenance and service
7. Slide the cover toward the vehicle front to remove it.
8. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench.
9. Before installing a new oil
filter, apply a thin coat of
engine oil to the seal.
10.Clean the rubber seal seat ing area of the bottom of
engine and install the oil filter by hand turning. Be
careful not to twist or damage the seal.
11.Tighten the oil filter by the amount indicated in the
following table after the seal makes contact with the
bottom of engine.
y Never over tighten the oil filter because that
can result in an oil leak. y Thoroughly wipe off any engine oil that has
spilled over the exhaust pipe and/or under-cov-
er. If left unremoved, th e oil could catch fire.
12.Reinstall the cover under the oil filter.
13.Pour engine oil through the filler neck.
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Model Oil filter color Part number Amount of
rotation
Non-turbo models Black 15208AA100 1 rotation
White 15208AA09A
2/3 – 3/4 ro-
tation
15208AA060
Turbo mod- els Black 15208AA100 1 rotation
White 15208AA09A 2/3 – 3/4 ro-
tation

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Maintenance and service
API Service label
1) Indicates the oil quality by API designations
2) Indicates the SAE oil viscosity grade
3) Indicates that the oil
has fuel saving capabilities
In choosing an oil, you want the proper quality and vis-
cosity, as well as one that will add to fuel economy.
The following table lists the recommended viscosities
and applicable temperatures.
When adding oil, different brands may be used togeth-
er as long as they are the same API classification and
SAE viscosity as those recommended by SUBARU. SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
*: 5W-30 is preferred.
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects fuel economy.
Oils of lower viscosity pr ovide better fuel economy.
However, in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is re-
quired to properly lubricate the engine. „ Recommended grade and viscosity
under severe driving conditions
„Recommended
„ Oil grade and viscosityIf the vehicle is used in desert areas, in areas with very
high temperatures, or used for heavy-duty applica-
tions such as towing a trailer, use of oil with the follow-
ing grade and viscosities is recommended.
APISERVICESM
ENERGYCONSERVING
SAE
5W-30
1
2
3
B00446
5W-30*10W-30, 10W-40
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
-20
06 0
20 80 100 40
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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the tongue load of a trailer. Therefore cargo ca-
pacity can be calculated by the following method.
Cargo capacity = Load limit – (total weight of oc-
cupants + total weight of optional equipment +
tongue load of a trailer (if applicable))
For towing capacity information and weight lim-
its, refer to “Trailer towing” in chapter 8. T Calculating total and load capacities vary-
ing seating configurations
Calculate the available lo ad capacity as shown in
the following examples: Example 1A
Vehicle capacity weight of the vehicle is 800 lbs
(363 kg), which is indicated on the vehicle plac-
ard with the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 363
kg or 800 lbs”.
For example, if the ve
hicle has one occupant
weighing 154 lbs (70 kg) plus cargo weighing
551 lbs (250 kg).
1. Calculate the total weight.
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Index
Specifications .................................................... 12-2
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-6
Sport activity lights ................................. 6-42, 11-81
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System
airbag) ................ ....................................... 4, 1-47
SRS airbag system monitors ............................. 1-60
SRS airbag system servicing ............................ 1-61
SRS airbag system warning light ...................... 3-11
SRS frontal airbag ............................................. 1-52
Starting the engine .............................................. 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) ....................... 7-6
Stopping the engine ............. ............................. 7-11
Storage compartment .......................................... 6-4
Sun shades ....................................................... 2-37
Sun visors ........................................................... 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag
(SRS) ......................................................... 4, 1-47
Switchback door ................................................ 2-32
Switchback door indicator li ght ................. 2-35, 3-15
Synthetic leather upholstery .............................. 10-7
T
Tachometer ......................................................... 3-8
Tail light ........................................................... 11-74
Tailgate ............................................................. 2-28
Temperature gauge ................. ............................ 3-9
Temporary spare tire ......................................... 9-10 Tie-down hooks ................................................. 9-23
Tilt steering wheel ............................................. 3-34Tire
Chains .......................................................... 8-16
Information ..................... .............................. 13-2
Inspection ....................... ............................ 11-47
Pressures and wear ................................... 11-47
Replacement .............................................. 11-51
Rotation ...................................................... 11-51
Tires .................................................................. 12-4
Types .......................................................... 11-46
Tires and wheels ...... ....................................... 11-46
Top tether anchorages ...................................... 1-40
Towing ............................................................... 9-22
All wheels on the ground ... ........................... 9-27
Flat-bed truck ............................................... 9-27
Hooks ........................................................... 9-23
Trailer Hitch ............................................................. 8-20
Hitches ......................................................... 8-30
Towing .......................................................... 8-25
Towing tips ................................................... 8-33
Turn signal Indicator lights .............................................. 3-17
Lever ............................................................ 3-22