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WARNING
■Cruise control precaution (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
You can cancel the cruise control by shifting the select lever into the N posi-
tion. However, do not shift the lever into the N position while driving except in
case of emergency. If the select lever is shifted into the N position, the
engine brake will no longer work. This could result in an accident.
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●During emergency towing
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●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle's roof, chassis,
around the tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.
● If a door is opened and closed when its side window is frozen,
the window safety device will operate and the side window
open/close function linked to door operation may not operate
correctly. If this occurs, perform the following after the ice has
melted.
Open the side window until it is approximately halfway open
with the door closed.
Fully close the window by pulling the switch up to the one-
touch closing position and continue holding the switch for 1
second or more after the window fully closes.
The window position is reset and the safety device operations will
be released.
■When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you
and the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to
road conditions.
■When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold
latitudes)
Park the vehicle and move the select lever to P (automatic trans-
mission) or shift lever to 1 or R (manual transmission) without
setting the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, pre-
venting it from being released. If necessary, block the wheels to
prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.
STEP 1
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Interior features
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
■When installing the driver's floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for ot her models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are SUBARU Genuine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the driver's seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine stopped and the select
lever in P (automatic transmission) or
shift lever in neutral (manual transmis-
sion), fully depress each pedal to the
floor to make sure it does not interfere
with the floor mat.
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16SPARE See note. Spare fuse
17 SPARE See note. Spare fuse
18 SPARE See note. Spare fuse
19 SPARE See note. Spare fuse
20 SPARE See note. Spare fuse
21 ST 7.5 A Starting system
22 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
23 (STR LOCK) 7.5 A Steering lock system
24 D/L 20 A Power door lock
25 ETCS 15 A Engine control unit
26 (AT+B) 7.5 A Transmission
27 (AM2 NO. 2) 7.5 A Keyless access with push button
start system
28 EFI (CTRL) 15 A Engine control unit
29 EFI (HTR) 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
30 EFI (IGN) 15 A Starting system
31 EFI (+B) 7.5 A Engine control unit
32 HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights, hazard warning
flashers
33 MPX-B 7.5 A Automatic air conditioning system, gauge and meters
34 F/PMP 20 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
35 IG2 MAIN 30 A SRS airbag system, engine control
unit
36 DCC 30 A Interior light, remote keyless entry
system, main body ECU
FuseAmpereCircuit
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■Instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 ECU ACC 10 A Main body ECU, outside rear view
mirrors
2 P/POINT No.2 15 A Power outlet
3 PANEL 10 A Illumination
4 TAIL 10 A Tail lights
5 DRL 10 A Daytime running light system
6 STOP 7.5 A Stop lights
7 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
8 HEATER-S 7.5 A Air conditioning system
9 HEATER 10 A Air conditioning system
10 FR FOG LH 10 A Left-hand front fog light
11 FR FOG RH 10 A Right-hand front fog light
12 BK/UP LP 7.5 A Back-up lights
13 ECU IG1 10 A ABS, electric power steering
14 AM1 7.5 A Starting system
15 AMP 15 A
16 AT UNIT 15 A Transmission
17 GAUGE 7.5 A Gauge and meters, keyless access
with push button start system
18 ECU IG2 10 A Engine control unit
19 SEAT HTR LH 10 A Left-hand seat heater
20 SEAT HTR RH 10 A Right-hand seat heater
21 RADIO 7.5 A
22 P/POINT No.1 15 A Power outlet
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Emergency towingIf a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet to move the vehicle to a safe location or to free a stuck
vehicle from sand or snow. This should only be attempted on hard
surfaced roads for short distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
For vehicles with an automatic transmission, only the front towing
eyelet may be used. Towing eyelet
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service, using a flat
bed truck.
The vehicle must be secured properly with safety chains. Each
safety chain should be equally tightened and care must be taken not
to pull the chains so tightly that the suspension bottoms out.
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■Before emergency towingRelease the parking brake.
Shift the select lever to N (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
or shift lever to neutral (vehicles with a manual transmission).
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system:
Turn the engine switch to the “A CC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running) position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: Turn
the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” (engine off) or “ON”
(engine running) mode.
■If towing a vehicle
Do not tow another vehicle. If towing a vehicle that has broken down is
unavoidable, avoid towing a vehicle that is heavier than your vehicle. Also,
do not pull out a vehicle that has fallen into a ditch.
WARNING
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
●If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Installing towing eyeletRemove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.
Front
CAUTION
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission in emergency
towing (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the transmission.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
●When towing this vehicle, make sure to observe the following: