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■When replacing wheels (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system)
The wheels of your SUBARU are equipped with tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure monitoring system to
provide advanced warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.
Whenever wheels are replaced, the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must be installed. (→P. 313)
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in
the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■When installing the wheel nuts
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
●Be sure to install the wheel nuts with
the tapered ends facing inward.
Installing the nuts with the tapered
ends facing outward can cause the
wheel to break and eventually cause
the wheel to come off while driving,
which could lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
Tapered portion
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CAUTION
■Replacing tire inflation pressure warning valves and transmitters
(vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system)
●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your
SUBARU dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure
to purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your
SUBARU dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine SUBARU wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels.
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■Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a keyless access with push button
start system) or CR2032 (vehicles with a keyless access with push but-
ton start system) lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your SUBARU dealer, local electrical
appliance shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The keyless access with push button start system (if equipped) and
remote keyless entry system will not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
■When putting the module back (vehicles without a keyless access with
push button start system)
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Insert the module from directly above.
Inserting it on an angle may prevent the
key buttons from operating properly.
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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 condi
tioning 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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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. (→P. 343)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer.
■If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine SUBARU fuse or equivalent.
●Do not modify the fuse or the fuse box.
CAUTION
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
SUBARU dealer.
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■When replacing light bulbs
SUBARU recommends that you use genuine SUBARU products designed
for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent over-
load, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unus-
able.
■Removing and installing the luggage trim cover and trunk lid panel cover clip
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■When changing the back-up lights
Stop the engine and wait until the exhaust pipe has cooled sufficiently. The
lights are located near the exhaust pipe and touching a hot exhaust pipe can
cause burns.
Removing
Installing
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WARNING
■Discharge headlights
●Contact your SUBARU dealer before replacing the discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
●Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the head-
lights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 25000 V will be discharged and could result
in serious injury or death by electric shock.
●Do not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam discharge headlight
bulbs, connectors, power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
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5-1. Essential informationHazard warning flashers .......................... 360
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 361
If you think something is wrong ......................... 368
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 369 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 370
If you have a flat tire......... 384
If the engine will not start ................................ 395
If the select lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 398
If you lose your keys ........ 399
If the access key does not operate properly ............. 400
If the battery is discharged ..................... 404
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 409
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 412