8-8Driving tips
Winter driving
&Operation during cold weather
Carry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand,
flares, a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold
temperatures reduce battery capacity.
The battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winterstarts.
Use an engine oil of proper grade and
viscosity for cold weather. Heavy summer
oil will cause harder starting.
Keep the door locks from freezing by
squirting them with deicer or glycerin. Forcing a frozen door open may damage
or separate the rubber weather strips
around the door. If the door is frozen,
use hot water to melt the ice, and after-
wards thoroughly wipe the water away.
Use a windshield washer fluid that con-
tains an antifreeze solution. Do not use
engine antifreeze or other substitutes
because they may damage the paint of
the vehicle.
SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid con-
tains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%
surfactant, by volume. Its freezing tem-
perature varies according to how much it
is diluted, as indicated in the followingtable.
Washer Fluid Con- centration Freezing Temperature
30% 10.4 8F( 12 8C)
50% 48F( 20 8C)
100%
49 8F( 45 8C)
In order to prevent freezing of washer
fluid, check the freezing temperatures in
the table above when adjusting the fluid
concentration to the outside temperature.
If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with
a different concentration from the one
used previously, purge the old fluid from
the piping between the reservoir tank and washer nozzles by operating the washer
for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if
the concentration of the fluid remaining in
the piping is too low for the outside
temperature, it may freeze and block thenozzles.
CAUTION
. Adjust the washer fluid concen-
tration appropriately for the out-
side temperature. If the concen-
tration is inappropriate, sprayed
washer fluid may freeze on the
windshield and obstruct your
view, and the fluid may freeze in
the reservoir tank.
. State or local regulations on
volatile organic compounds may
restrict the use of methanol, a
common windshield washer anti-
freeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol anti-
freeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather
protection without damaging
your vehicle ’s paint, wiper blades
or washer system.
! Before driving your vehicle
Before entering the vehicle, remove any
snow or ice from your shoes because that
Trunk lid (Legacy)–if the
trunk lid cannot be opened
The trunk lid can also be opened using the
key.
To open the trunk lid, insert the key into
the key cylinder and turn it clockwise. Rear gate (Outback)
–if the
rear gate cannot be unlocked
In the event that you cannot unlock the
rear gate by operating the power door
locking switches or the remote keyless
entry system, you can unlock it from inside
the cargo area.
1. Remove the access cover at the
bottom-center of the rear gate trim using
flat-head screwdriver.
2. Locate the rear gate lock release lever
behind the rear gate trim panel.
CAUTION
Never operate the rear gate lock
release lever with your fingers be-
cause doing so may cause an injury. Always use a flat-head screwdriver
or a similar tool.
3. To unlock the rear gate, turn the lever
to the right position using a flat-head
screwdriver or a similar tool.
4. Open the rear gate from outside by
raising the rear gate handle.
In case of emergency
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10-4Appearance care
Corrosion protection
Your SUBARU has been designed and
built to resist corrosion. Special materials
and protective finishes have been used on
most parts of the vehicle to help maintain
fine appearance, strength, and reliableoperation. &Most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion are:
1. The accumulation of moisture retain-
ing dirt and debris in body panel sections,
cavities, and other areas.
2. Damage to paint and other protective
coatings caused by gravel and stone
chips or minor accidents.
Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle when:
1. It is exposed to road salt or dust
control chemicals, or used in coastal
areas where there is more salt in the air,
or in areas where there is considerable
industrial pollution.
2. It is driven in areas of high humidity,
especially when temperatures range just
above freezing.
3. Dampness in certain parts of the
vehicle remains for a long time, even though other parts of the vehicle may be
dry.
4. High temperatures will cause corro-
sion to parts of the vehicle which cannot
dry quickly due to lack of proper ventila-tion.
& To help prevent corrosion
Wash the vehicle regularly to prevent
corrosion of the body and suspension
components. Also, wash the vehicle
promptly after driving on any of the
following surfaces. . roads that have been salted to prevent
them from freezing in winter. mud, sand, or gravel
. coastal roads
After the winter has ended, it is recom-
mended that the underbody be given a
very thorough washing.
Before the beginning of winter, check the
condition of underbody components, such
as the exhaust system, fuel and brake
lines, brake cables, suspension, steering
system, floor pan, and fenders. If any of
them are found to be rusted, they should
be given an appropriate rust prevention
treatment or should be replaced. Contact
your SUBARU dealer to perform this kind
of maintenance and treatment if you need assistance.
Repair chips and scratches in the paint as
soon as you find them.
Check the interior of the vehicle for water
and dirt accumulation under the floor mats
because that could cause corrosion.
Occasionally check under the mats to
make sure the area is dry.
Keep your garage dry. Do not park your
vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated
garage. In such a garage, corrosion can
be caused by dampness. If you wash the
vehicle in the garage or put the vehicle
into the garage when wet or covered with
snow, that can cause dampness.
If your vehicle is operated in cold weather
and/or in areas where road salts and other
corrosive materials are used, the door
hinges and locks, trunk lid lock, and hood
latch should be inspected and lubricated
periodically.
Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
13 15A .Engine control unit
14 15A .Ignition coil
15 15A .Engine control unit
16 15A .Engine control unit
17 15A .Automatic transmission
control unit
18 10A .Illumination
19 10A .Rear combination light
20 15A .Turn and hazard warn-
ing flasher (body control unit)
21 20A .Door lock (body control
unit)
22 15A .Rear wiper
. Rear washer
23 10A .Front washer
24 30A .Front wiper
25 25A .Rear window defogger
. Mirror heater
. Front wiper deicer
26 15A .Blower fan
27 15A .Blower fan Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
28 25A .Audio unit
29 25A .Sub fan
30 25A .Main fan
31 30A .ABS/Vehicle dynamics
control unit
32 10A .Fog light (right side)
33 10A .Fog light (left side)
34 10A .Back-up (body control
unit) Specifications
12-9
14-4Index
Climate control system Automatic ................................................................ 4-8
Manual ................................................................... 4-4
Clock ........................................................................ 3-24
Clutch Fluid .................................................................... 11-31
Pedal .................................................................. 11-33
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-13
Continuously variable transmission ............................... 7-18
Capacities ............................................................. 12-4
Fluid .................................................................... 11-26
Manual mode ........................................................ 7-21
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............ 3-15
Select lever ........................................................... 7-19
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-20
Coolant .................................................................... 11-18
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-13
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-13
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-17
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Crossbars ................................................................. 8-14
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-38
Indicator light ................................................. 3-23, 7-41
Set indicator light ........................................... 3-23, 7-41
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-9
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-9
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-29
Defogger ................................................................... 3-34 Deicer
....................................................................... 3-34
Differential gear oil
Front ................................................................... 11-26
Rear ................................................................... 11-27
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-18
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-24
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-58
Door
Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open indicator light ................................................. 3-20
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-20
Step light ............................................................. 11-60
Double trip meter ......................................................... 3-6
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-23
Driving
All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-20
AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. .................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 7
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Off road .................................................................. 8-6
Pets .......................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads ............................................... 8-9
Tips ................................................. 7-17, 7-23, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 7
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ................................................................ 3-8
14-8Index
P Parking ..................................................................... 7-33
Brake ................................................................... 7-34
Tips...................................................................... 7-37
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-2
Pocket ........................................................................ 6-8
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-7
Seat ....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-23
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-29
Window ................................................................ 2-21
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-24, 1-64
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-7
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
RRear Combination lights ................................................. 11-54
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-27
Gate ............................................................. 2-27, 9-19
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-54
Rear seat .................................................................... 1-7
Folding down ........................................................... 1-8
Reclining ................................................................. 1-8
Rear view camera ...................................................... 6-19
Rear window Defogger ............................................................... 3-34
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-45 Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-25
Brake fluid ........................................................... 11-31
Clutch fluid .......................................................... 11-32
Engine oil ................................................... 11-16, 11-17
Front differential gear oil ........................................ 11-27
Manual transmission oil ......................................... 11-24
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-30
Rear differential gear oil ........................................ 11-28
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-22
Refueling .................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-10
Remote keyless entry system ....................................... 2-8
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-43
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-21
Battery (remote engine start transmitter) .................... 7-14
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ....................... 2-11
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-12
Replacing bulbs ....................................................... 11-50
Back-up light (Legacy) .......................................... 11-54
Brake light (Outback) ............................................ 11-55
Brake/Tail and rear side marker light (Legacy) .......... 11-54
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-60
Dome light ........................................................... 11-58
Door step light ..................................................... 11-60
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-53
Front position light ................................................ 11-53
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-53