5
When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( →P. 160, 169), consider each of the following
points.
■The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( →P. 160, 169)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. (→ P. 77)
■The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 398)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■The starter motor does not turn over. (vehicles with a key-
less access with push button start system)
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. (→ P. 390)
390
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the push-button ignition
switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Set the parking brake.
Put the select lever in P.
Set the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Press and hold the push-button ignition switch about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU
dealer.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 398)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a keyless access with push button start system)
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Light bulbs
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTyp e
Exterior Headlights Low/high beam
D4S 35 A
Front side marker lights #194 3.8 C
Front turn signal lights WY21W 21 B
Front fog lights PSX24W 24
License plate lights W5W 5 C
Rear turn signal lights WY21W 21 B
Back-up lights W16W 16 C
Rear side marker lights W5W 5 C
Interior Vanity lights
2D
Trunk light W5W 5 B
Interior light 10 C
Door courtesy lights T10 5 B
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6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
Automatic
light control
system (→ P. 200) Light sensor sensitivity ±0% -40% to +40%
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 seconds0 second
60 seconds
90 seconds
Rear window defogger ( → P. 251) Time elapsed before
the rear window defog-
ger turn off (vehicles
with automatic air con-
ditioning system)
15 minutes Continue
Illumination( → P. 253) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked On Off
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
off On Off
Interior light illumination
upon approach (vehi-
cles with a keyless
access with push but-
ton start system) On Off
Interior light illumination On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 337
Wattage.................................421
Battery Checking ............................... 302
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............398
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 226
Bottle holders ........................... 257
Brake Fluid ...................................... 300
Parking brake ........................ 183
Brake assist ..............................215
Break-in tips ............................. 149
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................189
Care Alcantara ®
............................. 280
Exterior.................................. 272
Interior ................................... 276
Seatbelts ............................... 277
Cargo capacity ......................... 221
Chains ....................................... 228
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ............................. 132
Booster seats,
installation ........................... 136
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 132
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 136
Front passenger occupant
detection system .................122
Infant seats, definition ............................. 132
Infant seats, installation ........................... 136 Installing CRS with
LATCH anchors .................. 137
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 139
Installing CRS with top tether straps.................. 142
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 116
Battery precautions ....... 305, 401
Child restraint system ........... 132
How your child should wear the seatbelt .................. 60
Installing child restraints........ 136
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window precautions ........................... 72
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 328
Seat heater precautions ........ 267
Seatbelt guide ......................... 59
Seatbelt precautions ............... 62
Trunk precautions ................... 48
Cleaning
Alcantara ®
............................. 280
Exterior.................................. 272
Interior ................................... 276
Seatbelts ............................... 277
Clock ......................................... 262
Condenser ................................ 300
Console tray ............................. 258
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 403
Cruise control .......................... 210
Cup holders .............................. 258
Customizable features ............ 439B
C
475
Alphabetical index
FuelCapacity ............................... 413
Fuel gauge ........................... 185
Fuel pump shut off system ... 363
Gas station information ........ 484
Information ........................... 422
Refueling ................................ 73
Fuel door.................................... 73
Fuel filler lid ............................... 73
Fuel pump shut off system .... 363
Fuses........................................ 329
Gauges ..................................... 185
Glove box................................. 256
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 354
Hazard warning flashers
Switch ................................... 354
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 56
Headlights Discharge headlight
precautions ........................ 351
Replacing light bulbs ............ 337
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 421
Heaters Seat heaters ......................... 266
Side mirror ............................ 250
Horn .......................................... 184 I/M test.......................................288
Identification
Engine ...................................411
Vehicle ..................................411
Ignition switch ..................160, 169
Ignition switch light
Ignition switch light ................253
Illuminated entry system .........253
Immobilizer system....................77
Indicator lights .........................190
Inside rear view mirror ..............66
Interior light Interior light ...........................254
Switch....................................254
Wattage .................................421
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack .....................................378
Jack handle ..............................378
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476
Alphabetical index
Keyless entry..............................37
KeysAccess key ..............................20
Engine switch ................160, 169
If you lose your keys ............. 393
If your access key battery is discharged........... 394
Key number.............................20
Keyless entry...........................37
Keys ........................................20
Mechanical key .......................21
Transmitter ..............................37
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Wattage.................................421
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................337
Wattage.................................421
Lights
Door courtesy lights ..............253
Engine switch light ................ 253
Fog light switch ..................... 206
Hazard light switch ................ 354
Hazard warning flasher switch .................................. 354
Headlights switch .................. 200
Interior light switch ................ 254
Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Turn signal lever.................... 182
Vanity lights........................... 261
Wattage.................................421
Load capacity ........................... 225 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 289
General maintenance............ 285
Maintenance data ................. 410
Maintenance requirements ... 282
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 234
Manual transmission ............... 179
Meter Instrument panel light control ......................... 189
Meters ................................... 185
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 66
Side mirror heater ................. 250
Side mirrors............................. 67
Vanity mirrors........................ 261
Multi-information display ........ 195
Noise from under vehicle .......... 14
Odometer .................................. 185 Oil Engine oil .............................. 295
Opener Engine hood.......................... 292
Fuel filler lid ............................. 73
Trunk lid .................................. 45
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............... 67
Outside temperature display .................................... 263
Overheating, Engine ................ 403K
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