5
When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the select
lever to P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or shift
lever to neutral (vehicles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the rear
wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the rear
wheels to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the select lever to the D or R position (vehicles with an
automatic transmission) or shift lever to 1 or R position
(vehicles with a manual transmission) and release the park-
ing brake. Then, while exercising caution, depress the
accelerator pedal.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
Press to turn off TRAC. ( oP. 252)
470 6-1. Specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
CapacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• SUBARU Super Coolant
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO ZXE27HBR8
0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
CAUTION
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
472 6-1. Specifications
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference. If replacement is necessary,
contact your SUBARU dealer.
Manual transmission
Clutch
Fluid capac-
ity*7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type ATF WS
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.3 qt. (2.2 L, 1.9 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type and viscosityUse either of the following:
• “MG Gear Oil special II”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-3, GL-
4, or GL-5 and SAE 75W-90 specifica-
tions
CAUTION
■Manual transmission gear oil
If oil other than “MG Gear Oil special II” is used, the following may be experi-
enced:
●The overall performance and function of the transmission may be
adversely affected.
●Rattling noises may occur during idling and fuel consumption may
increase.
Never use different brands together.
Pedal free play 0.2 0.6 in. (5 15 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid
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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 276, 283
ABS........................................... 251
Access key
If the access key does
not operate properly........... 449
Air conditioning filter.............. 364
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 364
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 283
Manual air conditioning
system................................ 276
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions................... 106, 114
Airbag precautions for
your child............................ 123
Airbag warning light .............. 404
Curtain airbag
operating conditions........... 114
Curtain airbag
precautions ........................ 123
Front passenger occupant
detection system ................ 129
General airbag
precautions ........................ 123
Locations of airbags ............... 91
Modification and
disposal of airbags ............. 126
Proper driving
posture ......................... 89, 123
Side airbag operating
conditions........................... 114
Side airbag
precautions ........................ 123
Side and curtain airbags
operating conditions........... 114
Side and curtain airbags
precautions ........................ 123
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners .......... 502
SRS airbags ........................... 91Alarm ...........................................85
Anti-lock brake system............251
Audio input ...............................294
Audio system
Audio input ............................294
AUX port................................294
iPod .......................................294
Portable music player............294
USB memory .........................294
USB port................................294
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................283
Automatic headlight
leveling system ......................231
Automatic light
control system .......................228
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........181
If the select lever cannot be
shifted from P......................447
Manual mode ........................184
Mode select switch ................183
Paddle shift levers .................184
AUX port ...................................294
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs .............380
Wattage .................................475
Battery
Checking ...............................344
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............453
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................268
Bottle holders ...........................300
Brake
Fluid ......................................342
Parking brake ........................192
Brake assist..............................251
Break-in tips .............................157A
B
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Language (multi-information
display) .................................. 223
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 380
Wattage ................................ 475
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 380
Wattage ................................ 475
Lights
Door courtesy lights.............. 296
Engine switch light................ 296
Fog light switch..................... 233
Hazard light switch ............... 392
Hazard warning flasher
switch ................................. 392
Headlights switch ................. 228
Interior light switch................ 297
Replacing light bulbs ............ 380
Trunk light............................... 48
Turn signal lever ................... 191
Vanity lights .......................... 304
Wattage ................................ 475
Load capacity .......................... 267
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 331
General maintenance ........... 327
Maintenance data................. 464
Maintenance requirements ... 324
Manual air conditioning
system ................................... 276
Manual transmission .............. 188
Meter
Indicators.............................. 198
Instrument panel
light control......................... 196
Meters .................................. 194
Multi-information
display ........................ 205, 213
Settings ........................ 205, 223
Warning lights....................... 402
Warning messages............... 414Microphone...............................295
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror.............68
Side mirror heater .................292
Side mirrors .............................69
Vanity mirrors ........................304
Multi-information display
Drive information ...................216
G-force display ......................219
Language ..............................223
Multi-information
display.........................205, 213
Settings .................................223
Trip information .....................206
Warning messages ...............414
Noise from under vehicle ..........16
Odometer ..........................205, 225
Oil
Engine oil ..............................337
Opener
Engine hood ..........................334
Fuel filler lid .............................76
Trunk lid ..................................46
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............69
Outside temperature
display ............................205, 225
Overheating, Engine ................458
Paddle shift levers ...................184
Parking brake ...........................192
Parking lights
Switch....................................228
Power outlets ...........................306
Power windows ..........................72
Radiator ....................................342
Rear seats...................................56
Rear side marker lights
Switch....................................228L
M
N
O
P
R
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Rear turn signal lights
Switch.................................... 191
Rear view camera..................... 242
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror.............68
Outside rear view mirrors ........69
Rear window defogger ............ 292
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 372
Key battery ............................ 367
Light bulbs............................. 380
Tires ...................................... 431
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 499
REV indicator ........................... 159
Seatbelts
Adjusting the seatbelt..............60
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR).....................62
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 143
Cleaning and maintaining
the seatbelts ....................... 319
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR).....................62
How to wear your seatbelt.......60
How your child should
wear the seatbelt ..................62
Pregnant women,
proper seatbelt use ...............64
Reminder light ....................... 406
Seatbelt guide .........................61
Seatbelt pretensioners ............ 61
Seat heaters..............................308
Seating capacity....................... 267Seats
Adjustment .............................. 53
Adjustment precautions .......... 54
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 143
Cleaning................................ 318
Head restraint ......................... 58
Properly sitting in the seat....... 89
Seat heaters.......................... 308
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 198
Shift lever
Automatic transmission......... 181
If the select lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 447
Manual transmission ............. 188
Shift lock system ..................... 447
Side airbags ............................... 91
Side maker lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 380
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage................................. 475
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding............... 69
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 474
Storage location .................... 431
Spark plug ................................ 470
Specifications .......................... 464
Speedometer ............................ 194
Steering
Column lock release ............... 67
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 67
Meter control switches .......... 214
Storage feature ........................ 298
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 461
Sun visors ................................ 303
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