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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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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 276
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 280
Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara ®
area.......... 284
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 286
General maintenance ......... 289
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 292
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 293
Engine hood ....................... 296
Engine compartment .......... 298
Tires ................................... 312
Tire inflation pressure......... 320
Wheels ............................... 324
Air conditioning filter ........... 327
Transmitter/access key battery .............................. 330
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 335
Light bulbs .......................... 343 5-1. Essential information
Hazard 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
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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Outside rear view mirrors P. 67Engine hood P. 296
Windshield wipers P. 209
Headlights P. 202
Parking lights P. 202
Front side marker
lights
P. 202
Turn signal lights P. 184
Front fog lights ∗ P. 208
Daytime running lights P. 202
Pictorial indexExterior
Towing eyelet P. 361
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Headlight switch
Turn signal lever Fog light switch P. 202
P. 184
P. 208
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 187
P. 197
Clock P. 267
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 209
Hazard warning
flasher switch
P. 360
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
P. 65
Floor mat ∗ P. 273
Engine hood lock release lever P. 296
Fuel filler lid opener P. 74
Push-button ignition switch (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system)
P. 162
AUX port
USB port P. 256
P. 256
Pictorial index
Instrument panel
∗: If equipped
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C
BB
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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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
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Before driving
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
Keyless access with push button start system∗
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
access key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the access key.)Unlocks and locks the doors ( →P. 2 4 )
Unlocks the trunk lid ( →P. 2 4 )
Starts the engine ( →P. 162)
Access key
Access key
Access key
∗: If equipped