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When trouble arises
395
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed ( →P. 162, 171), consider each of the following
points.
■The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( →P. 162, 171)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. (→ P. 78)
■The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 404)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■The starter motor does not turn over. (vehicles with a key-
less access with push button start system)
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. (→ P. 396)
396
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with a keyless access with
push button start system)When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the push-button ignition
switch is functioning normally:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission Set the parking brake.
Put the select lever in P.
Set the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” mode.
Press and hold the push-button ignition switch about 15 sec-
onds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your SUBARU
dealer.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem. ● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 404)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-
cles with a keyless access with push button start system)
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Light bulbs
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTyp e
Exterior Headlights Low/high beam
D4S 35 A
Front side marker lights W3.8W 3.8 C
Front turn signal lights WY21W 21 B
Front fog lights PSX24W 24
License plate lights W5W 5 C
Rear turn signal lights WY21W 21 B
Back-up lights W16W 16 C
Rear side marker lights W5W 5 C
Interior Vanity lights
2D
Trunk light W5W 5 B
Interior light 10 D
Door courtesy lights T10 5 B
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6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
Automatic
light control
system (→ P. 202) Light sensor sensitivity ±0% -40% to +40%
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 seconds0 second
60 seconds
90 seconds
Rear window defogger ( → P. 254) Time elapsed before
the rear window defog-
ger turn off (vehicles
with automatic air con-
ditioning system)
15 minutes Continue
Illumination( → P. 258) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked On Off
Operation after the
engine switch is turned
off On Off
Interior light illumination
upon approach (vehi-
cles with a keyless
access with push but-
ton start system) On Off
Interior light illumination On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
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Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 343
Wattage.................................427
Battery
Checking ............................... 306
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ..............404
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Bottle holders ........................... 262
Brake Fluid ...................................... 304
Parking brake ........................ 185
Brake assist ..............................217
Break-in tips ............................. 151
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................191
Care Alcantara ®
............................. 284
Exterior.................................. 276
Interior ................................... 280
Seatbelts ............................... 281
Cargo capacity ......................... 224
Chains ....................................... 231 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ............................. 133
Booster seats,
installation........................... 137
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 133
Convertible seats,
installation........................... 137
Front passenger occupant detection system................. 123
Infant seats,
definition ............................. 133
Infant seats,
installation........................... 137
Installing CRS with
LATCH anchors .................. 138
Installing CRS with
seatbelts ............................. 140
Installing CRS with
top tether straps.................. 143B
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Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ............... 117
Battery precautions ...... 309, 407
Child restraint system ........... 133
How your child should wear the seatbelt.................. 60
Installing child restraints ....... 137
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window precautions .......................... 73
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 333
Seat heater precautions ....... 272
Seatbelt guide ........................ 59
Seatbelt precautions............... 62
Trunk precautions................... 48
Cleaning Alcantara ®
............................ 284
Exterior ................................. 276
Interior .................................. 280
Seatbelts .............................. 281
Clock ........................................ 267
Condenser ............................... 304
Console tray ............................ 263
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 409
Cruise control.......................... 212
Cup holders ............................. 263
Customizable features ............ 445 Daytime running light
system ....................................205
Defogger
Rear window .........................254
Side mirror.............................254
Dimension.................................416
Dinghy towing ..........................235
Display
Multi-information display ....... 197
Trip information .....................198
Do-it-yourself maintenance.....293
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............258
Wattage .................................427
Doors Door lock .....................23, 37, 42
Door windows..........................70
Side mirrors .............................67
Driver's seatbelt
reminder light.........................373
Driving Break-in tips ..........................151
Correct posture .......................86
Procedures ............................148
Winter drive tips ....................229D
482
Alphabetical index
Hazard lightsSwitch.................................... 360
Hazard warning flashers Switch.................................... 360
Head restraints Adjusting ................................56
Headlights Discharge headlight
precautions ......................... 357
Replacing light bulbs ............. 343
Switch.................................... 202
Wattage.................................427
Heaters Seat heaters.......................... 271
Side mirror............................. 254
Horn...........................................186 I/M test ...................................... 292
Identification
Engine................................... 417
Vehicle .................................. 417
Ignition switch.................. 162, 171
Ignition switch light Ignition switch light ................ 258
Illuminated entry system......... 258
Immobilizer system ................... 78
Indicator lights ......................... 192
Inside rear view mirror .............. 66
Interior light Interior light ........................... 259
Switch ................................... 259
Wattage................................. 427
Jack Vehicle-equipped
jack ..................................... 384
Jack handle .............................. 384HI
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483
Alphabetical index
Keyless access with push button start systemAntenna location..................... 25
“Keyless access” entry function ................................ 23
Starting the engine ............... 162
Keyless entry............................. 37
Keys Access key ............................. 20
Engine switch ............... 162, 171
If you lose your keys............. 399
If your access key battery is discharged .......... 400
Key number ............................ 20
Keyless entry.......................... 37
Keys ....................................... 20
Mechanical key....................... 21
Transmitter ............................. 37
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Wattage ................................ 427
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 343
Wattage ................................ 427
Lights
Door courtesy lights.............. 258
Engine switch light................ 258
Fog light switch..................... 208
Hazard light switch ............... 360
Hazard warning flasher switch ................................. 360
Headlights switch ................. 202
Interior light switch................ 259
Replacing light bulbs ............ 343
Turn signal lever ................... 184
Vanity lights .......................... 266
Wattage ................................ 427
Load capacity .......................... 228 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................293
General maintenance ............289
Maintenance data..................416
Maintenance requirements.... 286
Manual air conditioning system ....................................238
Manual transmission ...............181
Meter Instrument panel light control .........................191
Meters ...................................187
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............66
Side mirror heater .................254
Side mirrors .............................67
Vanity mirrors ........................266
Multi-information display ........197
Noise from under vehicle ..........15K
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