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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Starting the engineVehicles with an automatic transmission Ensure that the select lever is in P and firmly depress the
brake pedal.
Touch the SUBARU emblem
side of the access key to the
push-button ignition switch.
When the access key is detected,
a buzzer sounds and the push-
button ignition switch will turn to
“ON” mode.
When the keyless access with push button start system is deacti-
vated in customization setting, the push-button ignition switch will
turn to “ACC” mode. Modes can be changed by pressing the push-
button ignition switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.) Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that the keyless
access with push button start system indicator light (green)
turns on.
Press the push-button ignition switch.
In the event that the push-button ignition switch still cannot be oper-
ated, contact your SUBARU dealer.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start
system: Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle
and turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, then start
the vehicle's engine.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem: Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and
turn the push-button ignition switch to “ON” mode, then
start the vehicle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible.STEP 4
STEP 5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the engine
hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the engine hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the engine hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine and call your SUBARU dealer. After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the engine hood.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the engine
hood of your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the engine hood, do not open the
engine hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may
be very hot, causing serious injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. ( →P. 416)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest SUBARU dealer as soon
as possible.STEP 5

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6-1. Specifications
Lubrication system
* : The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
Always use SUBARU approved engine oil. For details, we recom-
mend that you contact your SUBARU dealer.
If approved engine oil is unavailable, another motor oil of matching
quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
API classification SM or SN with the words “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING” or “RESOURCE CONSERVING”
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference*)

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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
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Alphabetical index
EngineCompartment ........................ 294
Engine hood .......................... 292
Engine switch ................160, 169
How to start the engine .........................160, 169
Identification number ............. 411
If the engine will not start ...... 389
Ignition switch................160, 169
Overheating........................... 403
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 416
Checking ............................... 298
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................... 185
Engine hood ............................. 292
Engine immobilizer system....... 77
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 414
Checking ............................... 295
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 226
Engine switch ...................160, 169
Engine switch light .................. 253
Event data recorder ...................16 Floor mat .................................. 268 Fluid
Brake..................................... 300
Washer.................................. 306
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage................................. 421
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage................................. 421
Front passenger occupant
detection system ................... 122
Front passenger's seatbelt
reminder light ........................ 367
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 51
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Wattage................................. 421
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 337
Switch ................................... 182
Wattage................................. 421F

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Alphabetical index
TachometerTachometer .......................... 185
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 200
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system..... 77
Theft prevention labels ............. 80
Tire inflation pressure ............ 420
Tire information Glossary ............................... 432
Size ...................................... 429
Tire identification number ..... 428
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 430
Tires
Chains .................................. 228
Checking .............................. 308
Compact spare tire ............... 378
If you have a flat tire ............. 378
Inflation pressure .................. 315
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 308
Information ........................... 426
Replacing ............................. 378
Rotating tires ........................ 308
Size ...................................... 420
Snow tires............................. 226
Spare tire.............................. 378
Tire pressure monitoring system................................ 367 Tools .........................................378
Towing
Dinghy towing........................231
Emergency towing.................355
TRAC .........................................215
Traction control........................215
Transmission shift switches .........................175, 177
Transmitter Locking/Unlocking ...................37
Replacing the battery ............325
Transmitter ..............................37
Trip meter .................................185
Trunk lid Opener ....................................45
Trunk light Wattage .................................421
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............337
Switch....................................182
Wattage .................................421
USB port ...................................252
Vanity lights Vanity lights ...........................261
Wattage .................................421
Vanity mirrors...........................261
Vehicle identification number ...................................411
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) .......................................215
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) SPORT mode ...............217T
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