458
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your
SUBARU dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●Vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display: The
engine coolant temperature gauge ( oP. 194) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced (for example, the
vehicle speed does not increase).
Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high engine
coolant temperature warning light ( oP. 198) flashes or illumi-
nates or a loss of engine power is experienced (for example, the
vehicle speed does not increase).
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
5
When trouble arises
459 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Radiator cap
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for
coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on
immediately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by
checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these,
turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your SUBARU
dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest SUBARU dealer.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7
486 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weightThe weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weightThe sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
527 Alphabetical index
Display
Drive information .................. 216
Multi-information
display ........................ 205, 213
Trip information .................... 206
Warning messages............... 414
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 331
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights.............. 296
Wattage ................................ 475
Doors
Door lock .................... 25, 38, 43
Door windows ......................... 72
Side mirrors ............................ 69
Drive information .................... 216
Driver's seatbelt
reminder light ........................ 406
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 157
Correct posture....................... 89
Procedures ........................... 154
Winter drive tips.................... 268
Electric power steering........... 251
Emergency, in case of
If the access key does
not operate properly........... 449
If the engine will not start...... 444
If the select lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 447
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 453
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 402
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 402
If the warning message
is displayed ........................ 414
If you have a flat tire ............ 431
If you lose your keys............. 448
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 400If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................461
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .............................393
If your vehicle overheats .......458
Engine
Compartment ........................336
Engine hood ..........................334
Engine switch ................169, 178
How to start the
engine .........................169, 178
Identification number .............465
If the engine will not start ......444
Ignition switch................169, 178
Overheating...........................458
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................470
Checking ...............................340
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ........194, 218
Engine hood .............................334
Engine immobilizer system.......80
Engine oil
Capacity ................................468
Checking ...............................337
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................268
Engine switch ...................169, 178
Engine switch light ..................296
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................310
Fluid
Brake .....................................342
Washer ..................................348
Fog lights
Switch....................................233
Front fog lights
Switch....................................233
Front passenger occupant
detection system ...................129
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F
532 Alphabetical index
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 465
Vehicle stability control
(VSC) ....................................... 251
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering .......... 404
Keyless access with
push button start
system ........................416, 420
Seatbelt reminder.................. 406
Warning lights
Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 404
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 406
Anti-lock brake
system ................................ 404
Brake assist system ..............404
Brake system ........................ 402
Charging system ................... 403
Cruise control
indicator light....................... 404
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 404
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 404
Engine oil pressure ............... 403
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 403
Keyless access with
push button start
system ........................416, 420
Low fuel level ........................ 406
Low tire pressure................... 406
Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 404
Master warning light ..............406
Open door ............................. 406
Pretensioners ........................ 404
Seatbelt reminder
light ..................................... 406Slip indicator light.................. 404
SRS airbags.......................... 404
Tire pressure monitoring
system ................................ 406
Warning messages .................. 414
Washer
Checking ............................... 348
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 268
Switch ................................... 234
Washing and waxing ............... 314
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 263
Load limits............................. 267
Weight ................................... 464
Wheels ...................................... 361
Window glasses ........................ 72
Window lock switch................... 72
Windows
Power windows ....................... 72
Rear window defogger .......... 292
Washer.................................. 234
Windshield wipers ................... 234
Winter driving tips ................... 268
W
533
What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 431If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 444If the engine will not start
P. 8 0Engine immobilizer system
P. 453If the battery is discharged
The select lever cannot be
moved outP. 447If the select lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone
(vehicles with a monochrome multi-information display)
The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
illuminates (vehicles with a color multi-information display)
Steam can be seen coming
from under the engine hood
P. 458If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 448If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 453If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 3Doors
The trunk cannot be openedP. 4 6Trunk lid
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 461If the vehicle becomes stuck
535 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 404
or
P. 402P. 404
P. 403P. 404
P. 403P. 406
P. 403P. 406
P. 406
or
P. 404P. 406
P. 404P. 406
P. 406
or
P. 404P. 406
P. 404P. 416, 420
*1: The light flashes or illuminates in red to indicate a malfunction.
*2: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
lightSlip indicator
Automatic headlight leveling sys-
tem warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light
*2
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant temperature
warning light
*1Low fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seatbelt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seatbelt
reminder light
SRS airbag system
warning lightTire pressure warning
light
ABS warning lightAutomatic transmission fluid temper-
ature warning light
Master warning light
Electric power steering
warning lightKeyless access with push button start
system indicator light