
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 hotwhen 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 aremote 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
11-4

Specifications/Fuses and circuits
Fuse
panelFuse
ratingCircuit
15 10A
.Luggage light
.Clock
16 7.5A
.Illumination
17 15A
.Seat heaters
18 10A
.Backup light
19 7.5A
.Power window relay
.Radiator main fan relay
20 10A
.Accessory power outlet
(instrument panel)
21 10A
.Starter relay
22 7.5A
.Air conditioner
.Rear window defogger
relay coil
23 Empty
24 10A
.Audio unit
.Clock
25 15A
.SRS airbag system
26 Empty
27 15A
.Blower fan
28 15A
.Blower fan
29 15A
.Fog light
30 Empty
31 7.5A
.Auto air conditioner unit
.Integrated unitFuse
panelFuse
ratingCircuit
32 7.5A
.Clutch switch
.Steering lock control
unit
33 7.5A
.Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol unit
12-10

Stop light............................................................. 11-38
Tail light............................................................... 11-38
Rocking the vehicle.................................................... 8-11
Roof rails.................................................................. 8-14
S
Safety
Precautions when driving............................................. 4
Symbol...................................................................... 3
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........................................................ 2-26
Immobilizer.............................................................. 2-3
Indicator light......................................................... 3-30
Shock sensors....................................................... 2-33
Select lever
Position indicator................................................... 3-30
Shift lock function................................................... 7-28
Shock sensors........................................................... 2-33
Shopping bag hook.................................................... 6-12Snow tires....................................................... 8-10, 11-21
Snowy and icy roads................................................... 8-9
Sounding a panic alarm.............................................. 2-24
Spark plugs..................................................... 11-14, 12-7
Specifications............................................................. 12-2
Speedometer............................................................. 3-10
SRS
Curtain airbag........................................................ 1-56
Frontal airbag......................................................... 1-46
Side airbag............................................................ 1-56
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)... 4, 1-37
SRS airbag system
Monitors................................................................ 1-63
Servicing............................................................... 1-65
Warning light.......................................................... 3-15
Starting & stopping engine..................................... 7-9, 7-11
State emission testing (U.S. only).................................. 7-7
Steering responsive fog lights system........................... 3-94
OFF indicator......................................................... 3-32
Steering switches for audio.......................................... 5-62
Steering wheel
Power................................................................... 7-29
Tilt/telescopic....................................................... 3-102
Stop light................................................................. 11-38
Storage compartment................................................... 6-5
Sun shade................................................................. 2-40
Sun visors.................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS)................ 1-37
Synthetic leather upholstery......................................... 10-6
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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....................................... 8-17
Washing................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators......................................................... 11-25
Welcome lighting function........................................... 3-89
Wheel
Aluminum............................................................. 11-28
Balance............................................................... 11-25
Nut tightening torque.............................................. 12-8
Replacement........................................................ 11-27
Windows................................................................... 2-34
Windshield
Washer fluid......................................................... 11-28Wiper and washer switches..................................... 3-96
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-30
Wiper deicer........................................................ 3-100
Winter
Driving................................................................... 8-8
Tires........................................................... 8-10, 11-21
Wiper and washer...................................................... 3-95
Wiper deicer............................................................ 3-100
Index14-11