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at all times in a child restraintdevice or in a seatbelt. The SRSairbag deploys with considerablespeed and force and can injure oreven kill children, especially ifthey are 12 years of age andunder and are not restrained orimproperly restrained. Becausechildren are lighter and weakerthan adults, their risk of beinginjured from deployment is great-er.
.NEVER INSTALL A REARWARDFACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT INTHE FRONT SEAT. DOING SORISKS SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA-CING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOOCLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
.Always use the child safety lockswhenever a child rides in therear. Serious injury could resultif a child accidentally opened thedoor and fell out. Refer to“Childsafety locks”F2-21.
.Always lock the passenger’s win-dows using the lock switch whenchildren are riding in the vehicle.Failure to follow this procedurecould result in injury to a childoperating the power window. Re-fer to“Power windows”F2-21.
.Never leave unattended childrenin the vehicle. They could acci-dentally injure themselves orothers through inadvertent op-eration of the vehicle. Also, onhot or sunny days, temperaturein a closed vehicle could quicklybecome high enough to causesevere or possibly fatal injuriesto them.
For instructions and precautions, carefullyread the following sections.
.For the seatbelt system, refer to“Seat-belts”F1-17.
.For the childrestraint system, refer to“Child restraint systems”F1-29.
.For the SRS airbag system, refer to“*SRS airbag (Supplemental RestraintSystem airbag)”F1-45.
&Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
WARNING
.Never inhale engine exhaust gas.Engine exhaust gas containscarbon monoxide, a colorlessand odorless gas which is dan-gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
.Always properly maintain the en-
gine exhaust system to preventengine exhaust gas from enter-ing the vehicle.
.Never run the engine in a closedspace, such as a garage, exceptfor the brief time needed to drivethe vehicle in or out of it.
.Avoid remaining in a parkedvehicle for a lengthy time whilethe engine is running. If that isunavoidable, then use the venti-lation fan to force fresh air intothe vehicle.
.Always keep the front ventilatorinlet grille free from snow, leavesor other obstructions to ensurethat the ventilation system al-ways works properly.
.If at any time you suspect thatexhaust fumes are entering thevehicle, have the problemchecked and corrected as soonas possible. If you must driveunder these conditions, driveonly with all windows fully open.
.Keep the rear gate closed whiledriving to prevent exhaust gasfrom entering the vehicle.
CAUTION
.Be careful not to pinch your handbetween the headrest and thecargo area cover when you re-cline the second-row seat.
.Be careful not to scratch the reargate stays while extending andrewinding the cover.
Scratches on the stays couldcauseleakage of gas from thestays, which may result in theirinability to hold the rear gateopen.
NOTE
When the head restraint is adjusted atthe rearmost position of the seat withthe seatback leaned back, the headrestraint comes in contact with thecargo area cover. In this case, raisethe seatback before adjusting the headrestraint.
If the head restraint is correctly fixed inany of the lock positions, the headrestraint does not contact the cargoareacover even when the seatback isreclined.
&To remove the cover
1. Rewind the cover.
2. Pull either sleeve on the end of thecover housing to shorten the cover’slength.
3. Take it off the retainer.
&To install the cover housing
1. Remove the cover at the cover hous-ing retaining part using a flat-head screw-driver.
2. Pull either sleeve on the end of thecover housing to shorten the cover’slength.
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8-2Driving tips
New vehicle break-in driving
–the first 1,000 miles (1,600
km)
The performance and long life of yourvehicle are dependent on how you handleand care for your vehicle while it is new.Follow these instructions during the first1,000 miles (1,600 km):
.Do not race the engine. And do notallow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpmexcept in an emergency.
.Do not drive at one constant engine orvehicle speed for a long time, either fast orslow.
.Avoid starting suddenly and rapidacceleration, except in an emergency.
.Avoid hard braking, except in anemergency.
The same break-in procedures should beapplied to a newly installed or overhauledengine or when brake pads or brakelinings are replaced with new ones.
Fuel economy hints
The following suggestions will help to saveyour fuel.
.Select the proper gear position for thespeed and road conditions.
.Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-tion. Always accelerate gently until youreach the desired speed. Then try tomaintain that speed for as long aspossible.
.Do not pump the accelerator and avoidracing the engine.
.Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
.Keep the engine properly tuned.
.Keep the tires inflated to the correctpressureshown on the tire placard, whichis located under the door latch on thedriver’s side. Low pressure will increasetire wear and fuel consumption.
.Use the air conditioner only whennecessary.
.Keep the front and rear wheels inproper alignment.
.Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage orcargo.
Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
WARNING
.Never inhale engine exhaust gas.Engine exhaust gas containscarbon monoxide, a colorlessand odorless gas which is dan-gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
.Always properly maintain the en-gine exhaust system to preventengine exhaust gas from enter-ing the vehicle.
.Never run theengine in a closedspace, such as a garage, exceptfor the brief time needed to drivethe vehicle in or out of it.
.Avoid remaining in a parkedvehicle for a lengthy time whilethe engine is running. If that isunavoidable, then use the venti-lation fan to force fresh air intothe vehicle.
.Always keep the front ventilatorinlet grille free from snow, leavesor other obstructions to ensurethat the ventilation system al-ways works properly.
.If at any time you suspect that
8-12Driving tips
Loading your vehicle
WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride on afolded rear seatback or in the cargoarea. Doing so may result in seriousinjury.
WARNING
.Never stack luggage or othercargo higher than the top of theseatback because it could tumbleforward and injure passengers inthe event of a sudden stop oraccident. Keep luggage or cargolow, as close to the floor as
possible.
.When you carry something insidethe vehicle, secure it wheneveryou can to prevent it from beingthrown around inside the vehicleduring sudden stops, sharp turnsor in an accident.
.Do not pile heavy loads on theroof. These loads raise the vehi-cle’s center of gravity and make itmore prone to tip over.
.Secure lengthy items properly toprevent them from shooting for-ward and causing serious injuryduring a sudden stop.
.Never exceed the maximum loadlimit. If you do, some parts onyour vehicle can break, or it canchange the way your vehiclehandles. This could result in lossof control and cause personalinjury. Also, overloading canshorten the life of your vehicle.
.Do not place anything on theextended luggage cover. Suchitems could tumble forward inthe event of a sudden stop or acollision. This could cause ser-ious injury.
CAUTION
Do not carry spray cans, containerswith flammable or corrosive liquidsor any other dangerous items insidethe vehicle.
NOTE
For better fueleconomy, do not carryunneeded cargo.
&Vehicle capacity weight
–all cargo in the trailer is securedsafely in position.–the side mirrors provide a goodrearward field of view without a sig-nificant blind spot..Sufficient time should be taken to learnthe“feel”of the vehicle/trailer combinationbefore starting out on a trip. In an area freeof traffic, practice turning, stopping andbacking up.
!Driving with a trailer
.You should allow for considerably morestopping distance when towing a trailer.Avoid sudden braking because it mayresult in skidding or jackknifing and loss ofcontrol.
.Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns andrapid lane changes.
.Slow down before turning. Make alonger than normal turning radius becausethe trailer wheels will be closer than thevehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Ina tight turn, the trailer could hit yourvehicle.
.Crosswinds will adversely affect thehandling of your vehicle and trailer, caus-ing sway. Crosswinds can be due toweather conditions or the passing of largetrucks or buses. If swaying occurs, firmlygrip the steering wheel and slow downimmediately but gradually.
.When passing other vehicles, consid-erable distance is required because of theadded weight and length caused byattaching the trailer to your vehicle.
1) Left turn2) Right turn
.Backing up with a trailer is difficult andtakes practice. When backing up with atrailer, never accelerate or steer rapidly.When turning back, grip the bottom of thesteering wheel with one hand and turn it tothe left for a left turn, and turn it to the rightfor a right turn.
.If the ABS warning light illuminateswhile the vehicle is in motion, stop towingthe trailer and have repairs performedimmediately by the nearest SUBARUdealer.
!Driving on grades
.Before going down a steep hill, slowdown and shift into lower gear (if neces-sary, use 1st gear) in order to utilize theengine braking effect and prevent over-heating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do notmake sudden downshifts.
.When driving uphill in hot weather, theair conditioner may turn off automaticallyto protect the engine from overheating.
.When driving uphill in hot weather, payattention to the water temperature gaugepointer and AT OIL TEMP warning lightbecause the engine and transmission arerelatively prone to overheating underthese conditions. If the water temperaturegauge pointer approaches the OVER-HEAT zone or the AT OIL TEMP warninglight illuminates, immediately turn off theair conditioner and stop the vehicle in thenearest safe location. For further instruc-tions and additional information, refer tothe following sections.–“If you park your vehicle in anemergency”F9-2–“Engine overheating”F9-14–“Temperature gauge”F3-8–“AT OIL TEMP warning light”F3-13
NOTE
The temperature of engine coolant isless likely to rise to the OVERHEAT
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WARNING
Do not use oil or grease on thewheel studs or nuts when the sparetire is installed. This could cause thenuts to become loose and lead to anaccident.
15. Turn the jack handle counterclockwiseto lower the vehicle.
CAUTION
There are 2 types of wheel nutwrenches that apply to differentlengths.
For models with silver-colored alu-minumwheels, the 10.8-inch (275mm) wheel nut wrench is equippedas a maintenance tool. And formodels with optional chrome-fin-ished wheels, the 13.2-inch (335mm) wheel nut wrench is equippedas well. Confirm the equipped wheelnut wrench type when you replace atire. If the wheel nut wrench is thedifferent type, it cannot be tightenedto the specified torque.
1) The length of the wheel nut wrench
16. Confirm the length of the equippedwheel nut wrench and wheel nut tighten-ing torque. Refer to“Tires”F12-8.
17. Use the wheel nut wrench to securelytighten thewheel nuts to the specified
torque, following the tightening order in theillustration.
Never use your foot on the wheel nutwrench or a pipe extension on the wrenchbecause you may exceed the specifiedtorque. Have the wheel nut torquechecked at the nearest automotive servicefacility.
WARNING
Do not use the extension whenturning the wheel nuts. If you did,you would not be able to achievesufficient tightening torque. Thewheel nuts could then come loose,resulting in a serious accident.
18. Store the flat tire in the spare tire
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12-2Specifications
Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
&Dimensions
in (mm)
Overall length191.5 (4,865)
Overall width73.9 (1,878)
Overall heightWithout roof rail 66.7 (1,695)
With roof rail 68.1 (1,730)
Wheel base108.1 (2,745)
TreadFront 62.0 (1,575)
Rear 62.0 (1,575)
Ground clearance8.3 (211)
&Engine
Engine modelEZ36D(3.6 L, DOHC, non-turbo)
Engine type Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 6 cylinder, 4 strokegasoline engine
Displacement cc (cu-in) 3,630 (221.5)
Bore6Stroke in (mm) 3.6263.58 (92.0691.0)
Compression ratio10.5 : 1
Firing order1–6–3–2–5–4
12-8Specifications
&Tires
Tire sizeP255/55R18 104H 255/55R18 105H
Wheel size1868JJ
Pressure Front33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2)
Rear 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2)
Temporary spare tireSize T165/80R17
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
Wheel nut tightening torqueAluminum wheels (silver-colored) 89 lbf·ft (120 N·m, 12 kgf·m)*1*3
Chrome-finished wheels 111 lbf·ft (150 N·m, 15 kgf·m)*2*3
Temporary spare tire wheel89 lbf·ft (120 N·m, 12 kgf·m)*1*3
*1: This torque is equivalent to applying the following load at the end of the wheel nut wrench.When you use a wheel nut wrench of the10.8-inch (275 mm)length: Approximately 96 to 115 lbf (43 to 52 kgf)When you use a wheel nut wrench of the13.2-inch (335 mm)length: Approximately 73 to 87 lbf (33 to 40 kgf)If you have tightened the wheel nuts by yourself, have the tightening torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility as soon as possible.
*2: This torque is equivalent to applying approximately 87 to 109 lbf (40 to 49 kgf) at the end of the wheel nut wrench with a length of13.2 inches (335mm). If you have tightened the wheel nuts by yourself, have the tightening torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility as soon as possible.
*3: For informationabout the length of the wheelnut wrenchand the wheel nut tightening procedure, refer to“Changinga flat tire”F9-6.