30 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk lid
■Conditions affecting operation
The keyless access with push button start system uses weak radio waves. In
the following situations, the communication between the access key and the
vehicle may be affected, preventing the keyless access with push button
start system, remote keyless entry system and engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Way of coping oP. 398)
●When the access key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
●When the access key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When another transmitters (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the access key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
• Another vehicle's access key or a transmitter that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
●When the access key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices
121 1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have
them replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting your SUBARU dealer.
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing
death or serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails.
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment.
●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows,
winches.
●Modifications to the vehicle's suspension system.
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD
players.
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 238, 245
ABS........................................... 217
Access key
If the access key does
not operate properly........... 398
Air conditioning filter.............. 326
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 326
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 245
Manual air conditioning
system................................ 238
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions................... 104, 112
Airbag precautions for
your child............................ 118
Airbag warning light .............. 369
Curtain airbag
operating conditions........... 112
Curtain airbag
precautions ........................ 118
Front passenger occupant
detection system ................ 124
General airbag
precautions ........................ 118
Locations of airbags ............... 89
Modification and
disposal of airbags ............. 121
Proper driving
posture ......................... 87, 118
Side airbag operating
conditions........................... 112
Side airbag
precautions ........................ 118
Side and curtain airbags
operating conditions........... 112
Side and curtain airbags
precautions ........................ 118
SRS airbags ........................... 89
Alarm .......................................... 83Anti-lock brake system............217
Audio input ...............................256
Audio system
Audio input ............................256
AUX port................................256
iPod .......................................256
Portable music player............256
USB memory .........................256
USB port................................256
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................245
Automatic light
control system .......................202
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........174
If the select lever cannot be
shifted from P......................396
Manual mode ........................177
Mode select switch ................176
AUX port ...................................256
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............342
Wattage .................................425
Battery
Checking ...............................306
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............402
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 .................................191A
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