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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,  
mirrors, and steering column.
2When driving
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea- 
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in- 
terior features for a comf
ortable driving experience.
4Maintenance  
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it- 
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble  
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat  
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle  
specifications
Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners
Reporting safety defects for US owners, and seatbelt  
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this  manual. 
     
        
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys .....................................  20
1-2. Opening, closing and  locking the doors and  
trunk lid
Keyless access with push  button start system .............  23
Remote keyless entry  system ................................  37
Doors....................................  42 
Trunk lid ...............................  45
1-3. Adjustable components  (seats, mirrors,  
steering wheel)
Front seats ...........................  51 
Rear seats ............................  54 
Head restraints .....................  56 
Seatbelts ..............................  58 
Steering wheel .....................  65 
Anti-glare inside rear  view mirror..........................  66
Outside rear view mirrors .....  67
1-4. Opening and closing  the windows
Power windows ....................  70
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .....................................  74 1-6. Security system
Engine immobilizer system ................................  78
Theft prevention labels  (U.S.A.) ...............................  81
Alarm ....................................  82
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture .........  86 
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System  
airbag) ................................  88
Front passenger occupant  detection system ..............  123
Child restraint systems .......  133 
Installing child  restraints ...........................  137
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ..............  148 
Push-button ignition switch ...............................  162
Engine (ignition) switch.......  171
Automatic transmission ......  174 
Manual Transmission .........  181 
Turn signal lever .................  184 
Parking brake .....................  185 
Horn ....................................  186
1Before driving
2When driving 
     
        
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 416
Fuel information .................. 428 
Tire information ................... 432
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 445 
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 450
Seatbelt instructions  for Canadian owners  
(in French) ........................ 451
SRS airbag instructions  for Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................ 454
Abbreviation list .........................476 
Alphabetical index ......................477
What to do if...  ............................489
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index 
     
        
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Pictorial indexInterior Power outlet 
P. 269
Head restraints P. 56
Seatbelts P. 58
Cup holders 
Console tray P. 263
P. 263
SRS side airbags P. 88
Front seats P. 51
Glove box P. 261
SRS curtain airbags 
P. 88Child restraint  
anchor brackets 
P. 137
Navigation system  ∗, *
SRS front  
passenger airbag 
P. 88 
     
        
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Paddle shift levers ∗ P. 177, 179
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles  
without a keyless access with push 
button start system) 
P. 171
Cruise control switch P. 212Horn  
SRS driver airbag P. 186
P. 88
Instrument panel light control dial P. 191
Manual headlight leveling dial P. 204
Trunk lid opener P. 45
∗ : If equipped 
     
        
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Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engineApproximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound 
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel 
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your SUBARU
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for SUBARU 
vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that
SUBARU does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their
performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, 
or adverse effect they may have on, your SUBARU vehicle. 
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine SUBARU products. 
Modification with non-genuine SUBARU products could affect its perfor- 
mance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations.
In addition, damage or performance probl ems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect 
electronic systems such as: ● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seatbelt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your SUBARU dealer for precautionary measures or 
special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system. 
     
        
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Scrapping of your SUBARUThe SRS airbag and seatbelt pretensioner  devices in your SUBARU contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seatbelt 
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be 
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seatbelt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your SUBARU
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These 
components may include airbag, seatbelt pretensioners, and transmitter 
batteries.
WARNING
■General precautions while driving 
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ- 
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury. 
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other 
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents. 
Driver distraction: Always give your full  attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or 
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety 
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to 
have or use the key. 
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. 
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children. 
     
        
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Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................  20
1-2. Opening, closing and  locking the doors and  
trunk lid
Keyless access with push  button start system ..........  23
Remote keyless entry  system .............................  37
Doors .................................  42 
Trunk lid .............................  45
1-3. Adjustable components  (seats, mirrors,  
steering wheel)
Front seats .........................  51 
Rear seats..........................  54 
Head restraints...................  56 
Seatbelts ............................  58 
Steering wheel ...................  65 
Anti-glare inside rear  view mirror .......................  66
Outside rear view  mirrors..............................  67 1-4. Opening and closing 
the windows
Power windows ..................  70
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ...................................  74
1-6. Security system Engine immobilizer system .............................  78
Theft prevention labels  (U.S.A.) ............................  81
Alarm..................................  82
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture.......  86
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System  
airbag) ..............................  88
Front passenger occupant  detection system ............  123
Child restraint  systems ..........................  133
Installing child  restraints ........................  137