Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
.Continuous illumination of the
warning light
. Illumination of the warning light
while driving
For details about the components mon-
itored by the warning light, refer to “SRS
airbag system monitors ”F 1-67.
& Front passenger ’s frontal
airbag ON and OFF indica-
tors
ON /: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON
indicator
/: Front passenger ’s frontal airbag OFF
indicator
The front passenger ’s frontal airbag ON
and OFF indicators show you the status of
the front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located next to the
clock in the center portion of the dash-
board.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“
ON ”position, both the ON and OFF
indicators illuminate for 6 seconds during
which time the system is checked. Follow-
ing the system check, both indicators turn
off for 2 seconds. After that, one of the
indicators illuminates depending on the
status of the front passenger ’s SRS frontal
airbag determined by the SUBARU ad-
vanced frontal airbag system monitoring.
If the front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag
is activated, the passenger ’s frontal airbag
ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF
indicator will remain off.
If the front passenger ’s SRS frontal airbag
is deactivated, the passenger ’sfrontal
airbag ON indicator will remain off while
the OFF indicator will illuminate.
With the ignition switch turned to the “ON”
position, if both the ON and OFF indica-
tors remain illuminated or off simulta-
neously even after the system check
period, the system is malfunctioning.
Contact your SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately for an inspection.
&CHECK ENGINE warn-
ing light/Malfunction in-
dicator light
CAUTION
If the CHECK ENGINE light illumi-
nates while you are driving, have
your vehicle checked/repaired by
your SUBARU dealer as soon as
possible. Continued vehicle opera-
tion without having the emission
control system checked and re-
paired as necessary could cause
serious damage, which may not be
covered by your vehicle ’s warranty.
If this light illuminates steadily or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate
that there is a problem or potential
problem somewhere in the emission con-
trol system.
! If the light illuminates steadily
If the light illuminates steadily while driving
or does not turn off after the engine starts,
an emission control system malfunction
has been detected.
You should have your vehicle checked by
an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
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Interior equipment/Shopping bag hook (5–door)
WARNING
Hang clothing directly on the coat
hooks without using hangers. Do
not hang coat hangers or other hard
or pointed objects on the coat
hooks. If such items are hanging
on the coat hooks, when the SRS
curtain airbags deploy, they could
cause serious injuries by coming off
the coat hooks and being thrown
through the cabin or by preventing
correct airbag deployment. Before
hanging clothing on the coat hooks,
make sure there are no pointed
objects in the pockets.
CAUTION
Never hang anything on the coat
hook that might obstruct the driver’s
view or that could cause injury in
sudden stops or in a collision.
Shopping bag hook (5-door)
CAUTION
Do not hang items on the shopping
bag hook that weigh 6 lbs (3 kg) or
more.
A shopping bag hook is attached to each
side of the cargo area.
Cargo area cover (5-door –if
equipped)
The cargo area cover is provided for
covering the cargo area and to protect its
contents from direct sunlight. This cover is
detachable to make room for additional
cargo.
& Using the cover
To extend the cover, pull the end of the
cover out of the housing, then insert its
hooks into the catches as shown. To
rewind it, unhook it from the catches and
it will rewind automatically. You should
hold on to the cover and guide it back into
the cover housing while it is rewinding.
6-12
hole until its thread can no longer be seen.
4. Tighten the towing hook securely
using the jack handle.
After towing, remove the towing hook from
the vehicle and stow it in the tool bucket.
Fit the towing hook cover on the bumper.
WARNING
.Do not use the towing hook
except when towing your vehicle.
. Be sure to remove the towing
hook after towing. Leaving the
towing hook mounted on the
vehicle could interfere with prop-
er operation of the SRS airbag
system in a frontal collision. !
Rear towing hook
1. Take the towing hook and screwdriver
out of the tool bucket. Take the jack
handle out of the trunk (4-door) or cargo
area (5-door).
2. Pry off the cover on the rear bumper
using a screwdriver, and you will find a
threaded hole for attaching the towing
hook.
3. Screw the towing hook into the thread
hole until its thread can no longer be seen.
4. Tighten the towing hook securely
using the jack handle.
After towing, remove the towing hook from
In case of emergency/Towing
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Maintenance and service/Maintenance precautions
erative. NEVER use a circuit
tester for this wiring. If your
SRS airbag or seatbelt preten-
sioner needs service, consult
your nearest SUBARU dealer.
NOTE
SUBARU does not endorse the use of
non-SUBARU approved flushing sys-
tems and strongly advises against
performing these services on a
SUBARU vehicle. Non-SUBARU ap-
proved flushing systems use chemi-
cals and/or solvents which have not
been tested or approved by SUBARU.
SUBARU warranties do not cover any
part of the vehicle which is damaged by
adding or applying chemicals and/or
solvents other than those approved or
recommended by SUBARU.
&Before checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
WARNING
. Always stop the engine and apply
the parking brake firmly to pre-
vent the vehicle from moving.
. Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after
the engine has stopped.
. Do not spill engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid or any other
fluid on hot engine components.
This may cause a fire.
. When the ignition switch is in the
“ON ”position, the cooling fan
may operate suddenly even
when the engine is stopped. If
your body or clothes come into
contact with a rotating fan, that
could result in serious injury. To
avoid risk of injury, perform the
following precautions.
– Models with push-button start
system:
Always turn the push-button
ignition switch to the “OFF”
position and confirm that the
operation indicator on the
switch is turned off. Then take
the access key out from the
vehicle.
– Models without push-button
start system:
Always remove the key from
the ignition switch.
. Before performing any servicing
on a vehicle equipped with a remote engine start system (a
dealer option), temporarily place
the remote engine start system in
service mode to prevent it from
unexpectedly starting the engine.
&
When checking or servicing
in the engine compartment
CAUTION
. Do not contact the drive belt
cover while checking the compo-
nents in the engine compart-
ment. Doing so may cause your
hand to slip off the cover and
result in an unexpected injury.
. Do not touch the oil filter until the
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Front fog light....................................................... 11-38
Front turn signal light ............................................. 11-38
Headlight ................................................... 11-36, 11-37
License plate light ................................................. 11-41
Map light .............................................................. 11-42
Parking light ......................................................... 11-38
Rear combination light ........................................... 11-38
Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-38
Rear turn signal light ............................................. 11-38
Stop light ............................................................. 11-38
Tail light ............................................................... 11-38
Trunk light ............................................................ 11-43
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11
Roof molding and crossbar ......................................... 8-15
Roof rails .................................................................. 8-14
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Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Front ...................................................................... 1-2
Heater .................................................................... 1-6
Rear ....................................................................... 1-7
Seatbelt ................................................................. 4, 1-11
Fastening .............................................................. 1-13
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-20
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-20
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-11 Warning light and chime
.......................................... 3-14
Security Alarm system ......................................................... 2-27
Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-3
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-30
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-34
Select lever Position indicator .................................................... 3-30
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-28
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-34
Shopping bag hook ..................................................... 6-12
Shoulder pretensioners ............................................... 1-20
Snow tires ....................................................... 8-10, 11-21
Snowy and icy roads ................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm .............................................. 2-25
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-14, 12-7
Specifications ............................................................. 12-2
Speedometer ............................................................. 3-10
SRS Curtain airbag ........................................................ 1-58
Frontal airbag ......................................................... 1-48
Side airbag ............................................................ 1-58
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 4, 1-39
SRS airbag system Monitors ................................................................ 1-67
Servicing ...............................................................
1
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Warning light .......................................................... 3-15
Starting & stopping engine .................................... 7-9, 7-12
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering responsive fog lights system ........................... 3-95
OFF indicator ......................................................... 3-32
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Vehicle Dynamics ControlOFF indicator light .................................................. 3-25
OFF switch ........................................................... 7-36
Operation indicator light .......................................... 3-24
System ................................................................. 7-34
Warning light ......................................................... 3-24
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
Voice command operation ........................................... 5-82
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Warning and indicator lights ........................................ 3-13
Warning chimes Keyless access with push-button start system ........... 3-25
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-14
Warning light ABS ..................................................................... 3-21
Access key ........................................................... 3-25
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-23
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-19
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-31
Brake system ........................................................ 3-21
Charge ................................................................. 3-18
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-16
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-17
Door open ............................................................. 3-23
Engine low oil level ................................................ 3-18
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-22
Keyless access with push-button start system ........... 3-25
Low fuel ................................................................ 3-22
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-19
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-18 Power steering
....................................................... 3-23
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-14
SRS airbag system ................................................. 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control ........................................ 3-24
Windshield washer fluid ........................................... 3-19
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ........................................ 8-19
Washing .................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing .................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ........................................................ 11-25
Welcome lighting function ............................................ 3-90
Wheel Aluminum ............................................................ 11-28
Balance ............................................................... 11-25
Nut tightening torque ............................................... 12-8
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-28
Windows ................................................................... 2-35
Windshield Washer fluid. ........................................................ 11-28
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-97
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-30
Wiper deicer ........................................................ 3-108
Winter Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-10, 11-21
Wiper and washer ......................................................
3
-96
Wiper deicer ............................................................ 3-108
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