4-8Climate control
NOTE
For efficient defogging or dehumidify-ing in cold weather, turn on the airconditioner. However, if the ambienttemperature decreases to approxi-mately 328F(08C), the air conditionercompressor may stop operating.
!Airflow mode selection button
Select the desired airflow mode by press-ing the airflow mode selection button. Theselected airflow mode is shown on thecenter of the dial.
There are five airflow modes that activatethe following air outlets.
(Ventilation): Instrument panel outlets
(Bi-level): Instrument panel outlets andfoot outlets
(Heat): Foot outlets, both side outlets ofthe instrument panel and some throughwindshield defroster outlets (A smallamount of air flows to the windshield andboth side windows to prevent fogging.)
(Heat-def): Windshield defroster out-lets, foot outlets and both side outlets ofthe instrument panel
: Windshield defroster outlets and bothside outletsof the instrument panel
For details, refer to“Airflow mode selec-tion”F4-3.
NOTE
When the“”or“”mode is se-lected, the air conditioner compressoroperates automatically to defog thewindshield more quickly, regardless ofthe position of the air conditionerbutton. However the indicator on theair conditioner button will not illumi-nate. At the same time, the air inletselection is automatically set to“out-side air”mode.
!Air inlet selection button
ON position (recirculation):Interior air isrecirculated inside the vehicle. Press theair inlet selection button to the ON positionfor fast cooling with the air conditioner orwhen driving on a dusty road. Theindicator light will illuminate.
OFF position (outside air):Outside air isdrawninto the passenger compartment.Press the air inlet selection button to theOFF position when the interior has cooledto a comfortable temperature and the roadis no longer dusty. The indicator light willturn off.
WARNING
Continued operation in the ON posi-tion may fog up the windows. Switch
Maintenance and service
Rear window wiper blade rubber....................... 11-31
Battery............................................................... 11-33
Fuses................................................................ 11-34
Main fuse.......................................................... 11-35
Installation of accessories............................... 11-36
Replacing bulbs............................................... 11-36Headlights(models with HID headlights)........... 11-36Headlights (models without HID headlights) ...... 11-36Parking light (right-hand side)........................... 11-38Front turn signal light (right-hand side)............. 11-39
Front fog light.................................................. 11-39Rear combination lights................................... 11-39Backup light/Tail light...................................... 11-40Rear gate light................................................. 11-41License plate light........................................... 11-41Dome light....................................................... 11-42Map light......................................................... 11-43Vanity mirror light............................................ 11-43Door step light................................................. 11-43Cargo area light............................................... 11-44
11-36Maintenance and service
Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealerbefore installing fog lights or any otherelectrical equipment in your vehicle. Suchaccessories may cause the electronicsystem to malfunction if they are incor-rectly installedor if they are not suited forthe vehicle.
Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot whileilluminated. Before replacing bulbs,turn off the bulbs and wait until thebulbs cooldown. Otherwise, there isa risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replaceany bulb only with a newbulb of the specified wattage. Usinga bulb of different wattage couldresult in a fire. For the specifiedwattage of each bulb, refer to“Bulbchart”F12-12.
&Headlights (models with HID
headlights)
WARNING
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbsare used for the low beams of theheadlights. These HID bulbs use anextremelyhigh voltage. To avoid therisk of an electric shock that couldresult in serious injury, observe the
following precautions.
.Do not replace any headlightbulbs (both low beam and highbeam) by yourself.
.Do not remove/restore the head-light assemblies by yourself.
.Do not remove any headlight-assembly components by your-self.
For replacement, contact yourSUBARU dealer.
&Headlights (models without
HID headlights)
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs becomevery hot while in use. If you touchthebulb surface with bare hands orgreasy gloves, fingerprints orgrease on the bulb surface willdevelop into hot spots, causing thebulb to break. If there are fingerprints or grease on the bulb surface,wipe them away with a soft clothmoistened with alcohol.
&Front turn signal light (right-
hand side)
1. Remove the bulb socket from theheadlight assembly by turning it counter-clockwise.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket bypushing it and turning counterclockwise.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Set the bulb socket into the headlightassembly and turn it clockwise until itlocks.
NOTE
Contact your SUBARU dealer for thebulb replacement of the left-hand side.
&Front fog light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARUdealer if necessary.
&Rear combination lights
1. Remove the two covers by insertingthe tip of a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, removethe upper and lower screws. Then, slide
Maintenance and service11-39
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12-10Specifications
FusepanelFuseratingCircuit
13 20A.Cargo socket
14 15A.Parking light.Tail light.Rear combination light
15Empty
16 10A.Illumination
17 15A.Seat heaters
18 10A.Backup light
19 7.5A.Headlight right side re-lay
20 Empty
21 7.5A.Starter relay
22 15A.Air conditioner.Rear window defoggerrelay coil
23 15A.Rear wiper.Rear window washer
24 15A.Audio unit
25 15A.SRS airbag system(main)
26 7.5A.Power window relay
27 15A.Rear blower fan
FusepanelFuseratingCircuit
28 15A.Rear blower fan
29 15A.Fog light
30 30A.Front wiper
31 7.5A.Auto air conditioner unit.Integrated unit
32 7.5A.Headlight left side relay
33 7.5A.Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol unit
&Fuse panel located in the engine compartmentFusepanelFuseratingCircuit
1 30A.Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol unit
2 25A.Main fan (cooling fan)
3 25A.Main fan (cooling fan)
4 20A.Console socket
5 15A.Headlight (right side)
6 15A.Headlight (left side)
7 20A.Back-up
8 15A.Horn
9 25A.Rear window defogger
10 15A.Fuel pump
11 15A.Automatic transmissioncontrol unit
12 7.5A.Engine control unit
13 15A.Turn and hazard warningflasher
14 20A.Parking switch
15 7.5A.Alternator
Specifications12-11
Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W HB3
2) Low beam headlight
Models with HID light 12V-35W D1S
Models with halogen light 12V-55W H7
3) Front turn signal/Parking light 12V-28/8W 2357NA
4) Parking/Front side marker light 12V-5W 168(W5W)
5) Map light 12V-8W–
6) Dome light
Models with Rear Seat Entertainment 12V-5W–
Models without Rear Seat Entertainment 12V-8W–
7) Door step light 12V-3W–
8) Vanity mirror light 12V-3W
9) Fog light 12V-55W H3
10) Cargo area light 12V-13W 912
11) Tail light 12V-5W 168(W5W)
12) Stop light/Tail light12V-27/8W 1157(W27/8W)
13) Rear turn signal light12V-27W1156(W27W)
14) Backup light 12V-16W 921(W16W)
15) Rear gate light 12V-5W (W5W)
16) License plate light 12V-5W 168(W5W)
A)Side turn signal light––
B)High-mounted stop light––
WARNING
.Bulbs may become very hot whileilluminated. Before replacingbulbs, turn off the bulbs and waituntil the bulbs cool down. Other-wise, there is a risk of sustaininga burn injury.
.For models with HID low beamheadlights, observe the followingprecautions.Not doing so carriesthe risk of an electric shock thatcould result in serious injurybecause the HID bulbs use anextremely high voltage.
–Do not replace any headlightbulbs (both low beam andhigh beam) by yourself.
–Do not remove/restore theheadlight assemblies by your-self.
–Do not remove any headlight-assembly components byyourself.
For replacement, contact yourSUBARU dealer.
Specifications12-13
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14-4Index
Second-row seat...................................................... 6-9Third-row seat......................................................... 6-9
DDaytime running light system....................................... 3-29Differential gear oilFront........................................................... 11-15, 12-6Rear............................................................ 11-16, 12-6Dimensions............................................................... 12-2Disarming the alarm system........................................ 2-18Disc brake pad wear warning indicators........................ 7-20Dome light........................................................ 6-2, 11-42DoorLocks..................................................................... 2-5Open warning light................................................. 3-17Step light............................................................. 11-43Drive belts................................................................ 11-13DrivingAll-Wheel Drive warning light................................... 3-18AWD vehicles.......................................................... 8-4Car phone/cell phone.................................................. 8Drinking..................................................................... 7Drugs........................................................................ 7Foreign countries..................................................... 8-4Pets.......................................................................... 8Snowy and icy roads................................................ 8-9Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2, 8-4Tired or sleepy............................................................ 7Winter.................................................................... 8-8
EElectrical system........................................................ 12-7Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system... 3-16, 7-22Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)............................. 1-18EngineCompartment overview............................................ 11-6Coolant....................................................... 11-11, 12-7Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............................. 6, 8-2Hood.................................................................... 11-4Oil ................................................................ 11-7, 12-4Overheating........................................................... 9-14Starting.................................................................. 7-7Stopping................................................................. 7-8Exterior care.............................................................. 10-2
FFlat tires..................................................................... 9-6Floor mat................................................................... 6-13Fluid levelAutomatic transmission......................................... 11-14Brake.................................................................. 11-17Power steering..................................................... 11-16Fog lightBulb.......................................................... 11-39, 12-12Indicator light......................................................... 3-22Switch................................................................... 3-32Folding mirror switch................................................... 3-43FrontDifferential gear oil........................................ 11-15, 12-6Fog light............................................ 3-32, 11-39, 12-12Fog light indicator light............................................ 3-22