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Interior equipment
Interior lightWhen leaving your vehicle, make sure the
light is turned off to avoid battery dis-
charge.&Dome lightVehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment
Vehicles without Rear Seat EntertainmentThe light switch has three positions:
1:The light stays on continuously.
2: The light comes on when any door is
opened. The light remains on for several
seconds and gradually goes out after all
doors are closed.
The light also can be turned on by use of
the remote keyless entry transmitter. Refer
to “Remote keyless entry system ”in
chapter 2 for detailed information.
The setting of the period for which the light
stays on can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer.
Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for
details.
3: The light stays off.
& Cargo area lightThe cargo area light switch has three
positions:
DOOR: The light comes on only when the
rear gate is opened.
Middle position: The light stays off.
: The light stays on continuously.
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&Rear gate lightThe rear gate light is on the ceiling just
inside of the rear gate. Push the right side
of the switch to turn it on, and push the left
side of the switch to turn it off.
&Automatic ambient light for
center console area (if
equipped)The automatic ambient light illuminates
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position and the light control switch is in
the “
”position or “
”position. The
light dimly illuminates the area around the
center console. The light turns off when
the light control switch is in the “OFF”
position. Also, the brightness of the light is
adjusted by the illumination brightness
control dial.
Map lightTo turn on the map light, push the switch.
To turn it off, push the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
light is turned off to avoid battery dis-
charge.
The light also can be turned on by use of
the remote keyless entry transmitter. Refer
to “Remote keyless entry system ”in
chapter 2 for detailed information.
The setting of the period for which the light
stays on can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer.
Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for
details.
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To use the vanity mirror, swing down the
sun visor and open the vanity mirror cover.
The light beside the vanity mirror comes
on when the mirror cover is opened.NOTEUse of the vanity mirror light for a long
period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.
Storage compartment
CAUTION
.Always keep the storage com-
partment closed while driving to
reduce the risk of injury in the
event of sudden stops or an
accident.
. Do not store spray cans, contain-
ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the storage compart-
ment.
& Glove box1) Lock
2) UnlockTo open the glove box, pull the handle. To
close it, push the lid firmly upward.
To lock the glove box, insert the key and
turn it clockwise.
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feature ON or OFF each time.
7. To exit the remote transmitter and
feature programming mode, turn the igni-
tion switch to the“LOCK”position, remove
the key from the ignition switch and test
operation of the remote transmitter(s) and
horn confirmation feature.& System maintenance! Changing the remote control bat-
teries
The two 3-volt lithium batteries (model
CR-1220) supplied in your remote control
should last approximately three years,
depending on usage. When the batteries
begin to weaken, you will notice a
decrease in range (distance from the
vehicle that your remote control operates).
Follow the instructions below to change
the remote control batteries.
1. Carefully pry the remote control halves
apart using a small flathead screwdriver.
2. Remove the circuit board from the
bottom half of the case and slide the white
plastic battery holder out from under the
battery tab releasing the batteries. Re-
move the old batteries and replace with
new ones. Be sure to observe the (+) sign
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Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................................... 7-20
Warning light ................................................. 3-15, 7-21
Accessories ....................................................... 5-4, 11-40
Accessory power outlet ................................................ 6-9
Active head restraint .................................................... 1-5
Air cleaner element .................................................. 11-14
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-11
Air flow ...................................................................... 4-2
Air flow mode selection ................................................ 4-3
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-15
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-18
Aluminum wheel cleaning ............................................ 10-3
Aluminum wheels ..................................................... 11-30
Antenna system .......................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-20
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-15
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-12
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ............................... 3-13
Audio control button ................................................... 5-27
Audio input terminal ................................................... 5-29
Audio set ................................................................... 5-4
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ...................................... 3-38
Automatic climate control system .................................. 4-5
Automatic transmission ............................................... 7-12
Capacities ............................................................. 12-3
Fluid ................................................................... 11-15
MANUAL mode ..................................................... 7-15
Selector lever ........................................................ 7-13
Shift lock release ................................................... 7-17
Temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ................. 3-13Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
.......... 1-17
B
Battery .................................................................... 11-37
Jump starting ........................................................ 9-11
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) .............. 2-7
Booster seat ............................................................. 1-36
Brake Assist ................................................................... 7-19
Booster ....................................................... 7-19, 11-21
Fluid ................................................................... 11-20
Pad and lining ...................................................... 11-22
Parking ....................................................... 7-29, 11-23
Pedal .................................................................. 11-21
System ................................................................. 7-19
Brake pedal Free play ............................................................. 11-21
Reserve distance .................................................. 11-22
Brake system ............................................................ 7-19
Warning light ......................................................... 3-16
Braking .................................................................... 7-18
Tips ..................................................................... 7-18
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ................... 11-22
Bulb
Chart ...................................................................

12-8
Replacing ............................................................ 11-41
C
Capacities ................................................................ 12-3
Cargo area Cover ................................................................... 6-13
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Wiper blades....................................................... 11-35
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid .................................. 11-16
Brake fluid. .......................................................... 11-21
OIL grade and viscosity ............. 11-9, 11-10, 11-17, 11-18
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-20
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-15
Remote engine start system ......................................... 7-8
Remote keyless entry system ....................................... 2-7
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................ 11-22
Wiper blades ....................................................... 11-33
Replacing Air cleaner element .............................................. 11-14
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ....................... 2-7
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .................... 2-11
Replacing bulbs ....................................................... 11-41
Backup light/Tail light ............................................ 11-47
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-50
Clearance light .................................................... 11-44
Dome light .......................................................... 11-48
Door step light ..................................................... 11-50
Front fog light ...................................................... 11-45
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-45
Headlight ............................................................ 11-42
License plate light ................................................ 11-47
Map light ............................................................. 11-49
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-46
Rear gate light ..................................................... 11-47
Vanity mirror light ................................................. 11-49
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11 Roof rail and crossbar
................................................ 8-13
S
Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric .................................................................. 10-5
Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Memory function ...................................................... 1-4
Seatbelt. ........................................................................\
4
Maintenance ......................................................... 1-27
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-27
Safety tips ............................................................ 1-15
Warning light and chime ................................. 1-17, 3-10
Seatbelts .................................................................. 1-15
Security ID plate .......................................................... 2-3
Selector lever ............................................................ 7-13
Position indicator ................................................... 3-20
Shift lock release ....................................................... 7-17
Shock sensors .......................................................... 2-18
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-12
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-10
Snowy

and icy roads ................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm ............................................. 2-10
Spare tire ................................................................... 9-2
Spark plugs ............................................................. 11-15
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer .............................................................. 3-6
SPORT mode indicator light ........................................ 3-20
Index
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