
Starting the engine
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter motor 
continuously for more than 10 sec-
onds. If the engine fails to start after
operating the starter for 5 to 10
seconds, wait for 10 seconds or
more before trying again.
NOTE 
It may be difficult to start the engine 
when the battery has been discon-
nected and reconnected (for mainte-
nance or other purposes). This diffi-
culty is caused by the electronically
controlled throttle ’s self-diagnosis
function. To overcome it, keep the
ignition switch in the “ON ”position
for approximately 10 seconds before
starting the engine. 
1. Apply the parking brake. 
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and ac- cessories. 
3. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor 
and shift the shift lever into neutral. Hold
the clutch pedal to the floor while starting
the engine. 
The starter motor will only operate when the clutch pedal is depressed fully to the 
floor. 
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
“ON ”
position and check the operation of the 
warning and indicator lights. Refer to“ Warning and indicator lights ”F 3-12.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “START ”
position without depressing the accelera-
tor pedal. Release the key immediately
after the engine has started. 
If the engine does not start, try the following.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the“OFF ”position and wait for at least
10 seconds. After checking that the
parking brake is firmly set, turn the 
ignition switch to the “START ”position
while depressing the accelerator pedal 
slightly (approximately a quarter of the
full stroke). Release the accelerator
pedal as soon as the engine starts. 
(2) If this fails to start the engine, turn 
the ignition switch back to the “OFF ”
position and wait for at least 10
seconds. Then fully depress the accel-
erator pedal and turn the ignition
switch to the “START ”position. If the
engine starts, quickly release the
accelerator pedal. 
(3) If this fails to start the engine, turn 
the ignition switch again to the “OFF ”
position. After waiting for 10 seconds or longer, turn the ignition switch to the“
START ”position without depressing
the accelerator pedal. 
(4) If the engine still refuses to start, 
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
for assistance.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator
lights have turned off after the engine has
started. The fuel injection system auto-
matically lowers the idle speed as the
engine warms up.
Starting and operating/Starting the engine7-9 

Maintenance and serviceTire replacement .............................................. 11-29
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-30
Aluminum wheels ............................................. 11-31
Windshield washer fluid .................................. 11-31
Replacement of wiper blades .......................... 11-32
Windshield wiper blade assembly ..................... 11-33
Windshield wiper blade rubber (type A and type B) .................................................................. 11-34
Rear window wiper blade assembly (5-door models). ......................................................... 11-35
Rear window wiper blade rubber (5-door models). ......................................................... 11-35
Battery. .............................................................. 11-37
Fuses ................................................................ 11-38 Installation of accessories
.............................. 11-39
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-39
Headlights (models with HID headlights) ........... 11-39
Headlights (models without HID headlights) ...... 11-40
Front turn signal light ...................................... 11-42
Front fog light (if equipped) .............................. 11-42
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-43
Backup light (5-door) ....................................... 11-45
License plate light ........................................... 11-46
Map light ......................................................... 11-46
Dome light and cargo area light ....................... 11-47
Trunk light ....................................................... 11-47
High-mounted stop light (4-door) ... ................... 11-48
Other bulbs ..................................................... 11-48 

11-12Maintenance and service/Cooling system
Refer to“Fuses ”F 11-38 and “Fuse panel
located in the engine compartment ”F 12-
12. 
If the fuse is not blown, have the cooling 
system checked by your SUBARU dealer. 
If frequent addition of coolant is neces- 
sary, there may be a leak in the engine
cooling system. It is recommended that
the cooling system and connections be
checked for leaks, damage, or looseness.
& Engine coolant
! Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia- 
tor cap until the engine has been
shut off and has cooled down
completely. Since the coolant is
under pressure, you may suffer
serious burns from a spray of boil-
ing hot coolant when the cap isremoved.
1) “FULL ”level mark
2) “LOW ”level mark
Check the coolant level at each fuel stop. 
1. Check the coolant level on the outside 
of the reservoir while the engine is cool. 
2. If the level is close to or lower than the “ LOW ”level mark, add coolant up to the
“ FULL ”level mark. If the reserve tank is
empty, remove the radiator cap and refill
as required.3. After refilling the reserve tank and the 
radiator, reinstall the cap and check that
the rubber gaskets inside the radiator cap
are in the proper position.
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia- 
tor cap until the engine has been
shut off and has cooled down
completely. Since the coolant is
under pressure, you may suffer
serious burns from a spray of boil-
ing hot coolant when the cap isremoved.   

11-38Maintenance and service/Fuses
Fuses
CAUTION
Never replace a fuse with one hav- 
ing a higher rating or with material
other than a fuse because serious
damage or a fire could result.
The fuses are designed to melt during an
overload to prevent damage to the wiring
harness and electrical equipment. The
fuses are located in two fuse boxes.
One is located under the instrument panel 
behind the fuse box cover on the driver ’s
seat side. To remove the cover, pull it out.
The other one (main fuse box) is housed 
in the engine compartment.
The spare fuses are stored in the main 
fuse box cover in the engine compart-ment.
The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse 
box in the engine compartment.
1) Good 
2) Blown
If any lights, accessories or other electrical 
controls do not operate, inspect the      

corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, 
replace it. 
1. Turn the ignition switch to the“LOCK ”
position and turn off all electrical acces- sories. 
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown. 
Look at the back side of each fuse box
cover and refer to “Fuses and circuits ”
F 12-10.
4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller. 
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, 
replace it with a spare fuse of the samerating. 
6. If the same fuse blows again, this 
indicates that its system has a problem.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. Installation of accessories 
Always consult your SUBARU dealer 
before installing fog lights or any other
electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such
accessories may cause the electronic
system to malfunction if they are incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for
the vehicle.
Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while 
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is
a risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new 
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire. For the specified
wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb
chart ”F 12-14.
& Headlights (models with HID headlights)
WARNING
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs 
are used for the low beams of the
headlights. These HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. To avoid the
risk of an electric shock that could
result in serious injury, observe the
Maintenance and service/Installation of accessories11-39
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Specifications..................................................... 12-2
Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Engine ............................................................... 12-3
Electrical system ................................................ 12-3
Fuel ................................................................... 12-4
Lubricants. ......................................................... 12-5
Fluids ................................................................ 12-7
Engine coolant ................................................... 12-8 Tires
.................................................................. 12-9
Fuses and circuits ........................................... 12-10
Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment ................................................. 12-10
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment ................................................. 12-12
Bulb chart ......................................................... 12-14
Vehicle identification ....................................... 12-17Specifications
12 

12-10Specifications/Fuses and circuits
Fuses and circuits &Fuse panel located in the passenger compartmentFuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 Empty 2 Empty
3 15A .Door locking
4 10A .Front wiper deicer relay
5 10A .Combination meter
. Clock
6 7.5A .Remote control rear
view mirrors
. Seat heater relay
7 15A .Combination meter
. Integrated unit
8 20A .Stop light
9 15A .Front wiper deicer
10 7.5A .Power supply (battery)
11 7.5A .Turn signal unit
12 15A .Engine control unit
. Integrated unit
13 20A .Accessory power outlet
(center console)
14 15A .Front side marker light
. Tail light
. Rear combination light
15 Empty  

Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
16 10A .Illumination
17 15A .Seat heaters
18 10A .Backup light
19 Empty 
20 10A .Accessory power outlet
(instrument panel)
21 7.5A .Starter relay
22 15A .Air conditioner
. Rear window defogger
relay coil
23 15A .Rear wiper
. Rear window washer
24 15A .Audio unit
25 15A .SRS airbag system
26 7.5A .Power window relay
. Radiator main fan relay
27 15A .Blower fan
28 15A .Blower fan
29 15A .Fog light
30 30A .Front wiper
31 7.5A .Auto air conditioner unit
. Integrated unit Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
32 Empty
33 7.5A .ABS/Vehicle Dynamics
Control unit
Specifications/Fuses and circuits12-11
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