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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. 

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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 

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Brightness control
Instrument panel light 
control .................................196
Care
Alcantara
®............................. 322
Aluminum wheels .................. 315
Exterior.................................. 314
Interior ................................... 318
Seatbelts ............................... 319
Cargo capacity ......................... 263
Chains ....................................... 270
Child restraint system
Booster seats, 
definition ............................. 139
Booster seats, 
installation ........................... 143
Convertible seats, 
definition ............................. 139
Convertible seats, 
installation ........................... 143
Front passenger occupant 
detection system .................129
Infant seats, 
definition ............................. 139
Infant seats, 
installation ........................... 143
Installing CRS with 
LATCH anchors .................. 144
Installing CRS with 
seatbelts ............................. 146
Installing CRS with 
top tether straps .................. 149Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 123
Battery precautions ....... 347, 456
Child restraint system ........... 139
How your child should 
wear the seatbelt .................. 62
Installing child restraints........ 143
Power window lock switch ...... 72
Power window 
precautions ........................... 75
Removed key battery 
precautions ......................... 370
Seat heater precautions ........ 309
Seatbelt guide ......................... 61
Seatbelt precautions ............... 64
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Cleaning
Alcantara
®............................. 322
Aluminum wheels.................. 315
Exterior.................................. 314
Interior ................................... 318
Seatbelts ............................... 319
Clock ......................................... 305
Condenser ................................ 342
Console tray ............................. 301
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 470
Checking ............................... 340
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 458
Cruise control .......................... 237
Cup holders .............................. 301
Curtain airbags .......................... 91
Customizable features ............ 493
Daytime running light 
system .................................... 230
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 292
Side mirror ............................ 292
Dimensions .............................. 464
Dinghy towing .......................... 274
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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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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
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