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Wagon
1) Jack
2) Jack handle
3) Spare tire
5. Take out the spare tire, jack, and
wheel nut wrench.
The spare tire is stored under the floor of
the trunk or cargo area.
To remove the spare tire, proceed as follows:Sedan: Remove the floor cover from the
trunk. Turn the attaching bolt counter-
clockwise, then take the spare tire out.
Wagon: Open the lid.
Remove the storage compartment (if so
equipped). Turn the attaching bolt coun-
terclockwise, then take spare tire out.
If the spare tire provided in your vehicle is
a temporary spare tire, carefully read the In case of emergency
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9-6In case of emergency
section “Temporary spare tire ”in this
chapter and strictly follow the instructions.
The jack is stored on the left side of the
trunk or cargo area.
To take out the jack:
Remove the cover, turn the jackscrew counterclockwise to loosen it, then re-
move the jack.
If the jackscrew is too tight to be loosened
by hand, loosen it using a screwdriver or
the jack handle.
The jack handle is stored under the spare
tire cover. NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
6. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel
nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.
Jack-up points (Vehicle with side sill skirt)
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Jack-up points (Others)
7. Place the jack under the side sill at the
front or rear jack-up point closest to the flattire.
Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack
head engages firmly into the jack-up point.
8. Insert the jack handle into the jack-
screw, and turn the handle until the tire
clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle
higher than necessary.
9. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire.10. Before putting the spare tire on, clean
the mounting surface of the wheel and hub
with a cloth.
11. Put on the spare tire. Replace the
wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.
WARNING
Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts when the spare
tire is installed. This could cause the
nuts to become loose and lead to anaccident.
12. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
to lower the vehicle.
13. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely
tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque, following the tightening order in the In case of emergency
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9-8In case of emergency
illustration.
The torque for tightening the nuts is 58 to
72 lbf·ft (80 to 100 N·m, 8 to 10 kgf·m).
This torque is equivalent to applying
approximately 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50 kg)
at the top of the wheel nut wrench. Never
use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a
pipe extension on the wrench because
you may exceed the specified torque.
Have the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service facility.
14. Store the flat tire in the spare tire compartment.
Put the spacer and tighten the attaching
bolt firmly.
Also store the jack and wheel nut wrench
in their storage locations.
After placing the jack in its storage
location, turn the jackscrew clockwise by
hand until it becomes too hard to turn.
Then, tighten it by an additional 1/4 –1/3
of a turn using a screwdriver or the jack
handle. Unless the jack is properly se-
cured, it may rattle while the vehicle ismoving.
WARNING
Never place a tire or tire changing
tools in the passenger compartment
after changing wheels. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment
could strike occupants and cause
injury. Store the tire and all tools in
the proper place. Jump starting
WARNING
. Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.
Do not let it come in contact with
the eyes, skin, clothing or thevehicle.
If battery fluid gets on you,
thoroughly flush the exposed
area with water immediately. Get
medical help if the fluid has
entered your eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and obtain immediate medicalhelp.
Keep everyone including chil-
dren away from the battery.
. The gas generated by a battery
explodes if a flame or spark is
brought near it. Do not smoke or
light a match while jump starting.
. Never attempt jump starting if the
discharged battery is frozen. It
could cause the battery to burst
or explode.
. Whenever working on or around
a battery, always wear suitable
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9-16In case of emergency
Maintenance tools
Your vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools:
Wheel cover remover (only for vehicleswith wheel covers)
Screwdriver
Towing hook (eye bolt)
Wheel nut wrench
Hex-head wrench (only for vehicles with moonroof) &
Jack and jack handle
The jack is stored on the left side of the
trunk (Sedan) or cargo area (Wagon).
To take out the jack, turn the jackscrew
counterclockwise to loosen it, then re-
move the jack.
Sedan
1) Jack
2) Jack handle
3) Spare tire
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possible. Also, make sure the tires are
not pressed against the curb when you
park the vehicle..If you feel unusual vibration while
driving or find it difficult to steer the
vehicle in a straight line, one of the
tires and/or wheels may be damaged.
Drive slowly to the nearest authorized
SUBARU dealer and have the vehicleinspected. & Tire pressures and wear
Maintaining the correct tire pressures
helps to maximize the tires ’service lives
and is essential for good running perfor-
mance. Check and, if necessary, adjust
the pressure of each tire (including the
spare) at least once a month (for example,
during a fuel stop) and before any long
journey.
Check the tire pressures when the tires
are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust
the tire pressures to the values shown on
the tire placard. The tire placard is located
on the door pillar on the driver ’s side.
Driving even a short distance warms up
the tires and increases the tire pressures.
Also, the tire pressures are affected by the
outside temperature. It is best to check tire
pressure outdoors before driving thevehicle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air inside
it expands, causing the tire pressure to
increase. Be careful not to mistakenly
release air from a warm tire to reduce itspressure. NOTE .
The air pressure in a tire increases
by approximately 4.3 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2) when the tire becomes warm.
. The tires are considered cold when
the vehicle has been parked for at least
three hours or has been driven less
than one mile (1.6 km).
WARNING
Do not let air out of warm tires to
adjust pressure. Doing so will result
in low tire pressure.
Incorrect tire pressures detract from con-
trollability and ride comfort, and they
cause the tires to wear abnormally. Maintenance and service
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&Tires
Tire size P205/55R16 89V 215/45R17 91W 225/45R17 90W
Wheel size 16 66
1/2JJ 17 67JJ 17 68JJ
Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2) 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2) 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)
Rear 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm2)
Temporary
spare tire Size
T135/70 D16 T135/70 D17
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
& Wheel alignment
Item Sedan Wagon
2.5-liter non-turbo 2.5-liter turbo 2.5-liter non-turbo 2.5-liter turbo 2.5i WRX WRX-STI 2.5i OUTBACK
SPORT WRX
Drive system AWD
Toe Front 0 in (0 mm)
Rear 0 in (0 mm)
Camber Front 0815 ’ 0825 ’ 0830 ’ 0810 ’ 0805 ’ 0820 ’
Rear 1825 ’ 1830 ’ 1840 ’ 1815 ’ 1810 ’
1820 ’
Specifications
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&Recommended tire inflation pressure
! Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle ’s tires is as follows,
Tire size P205/55R16 89V 215/45R17 91W 225/45R17 90W
Wheel size 16 66
1/2JJ 17 67JJ 17 68JJ
Pressure Front 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2) 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2) 35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2)
Rear 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm2)
Temporary
spare tire Size T135/70 D16 T135/70 D17 Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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