
Maintenance and service/Aluminum wheels
Aluminum wheels
Aluminum wheels can be scratched and
damaged easily. Handle them carefully to
maintain their appearance, performance,
and safety.
.When any of the wheels are removed
and replaced for tire rotation or to change
a flat tire, always check the tightness of
the wheel nuts after driving approximately
600 miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose,
tighten it to the specified torque.
.Never apply oil to the threaded parts,
wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the
wheel.
.Never let the wheel rub against sharp
protrusions or curbs.
.When wheel nuts, balance weights, or
the center cap is replaced, be sure to
replace them with genuine SUBARU parts
designed for aluminum wheels.
Windshield washer fluid
Windshield washer fluid warning light
(type A)
Windshield washer fluid warning light
(type B)
When there is only a small amount of
washer fluid remaining, the windshield
washer fluid warning light will illuminate.
When this occurs, refill the washer fluid.
&Adding the windshield
washer fluid
CAUTION
Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paint
damage.
Remove the washer tank filler cap, then
add windshield washer fluid until it
reaches the“FULL”mark on the tank.
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Brake
Assist................................................................... 7-31
Booster........................................................ 7-31, 11-17
Disc..................................................................... 12-8
Fluid............................................................ 11-15, 12-7
Pad and lining...................................................... 11-20
Parking........................................................ 7-39, 11-20
Pedal.................................................................. 11-18
System................................................................. 7-31
Brake system............................................................ 7-31
Warning light......................................................... 3-21
Braking..................................................................... 7-30
Tips...................................................................... 7-30
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings................... 11-20
BSD/RCTA................................................................ 7-48
Approach indicator light/warning buzzer.................... 7-52
OFF indicator........................................................ 3-32
OFF switch........................................................... 7-55
Warning indicator........................................... 3-32, 7-54
Warning volume............................................. 3-42, 7-53
Bulb
Chart.................................................................. 12-13
Replacement........................................................ 11-36
C
Cargo area
Cover................................................................... 6-12
Light............................................................. 6-2, 11-41
Tie-down hooks..................................................... 6-14
Catalytic converter....................................................... 8-3
Center console............................................................ 6-6Changing
Coolant............................................................... 11-12
Flat tire.................................................................. 9-5
Oil and oil filter....................................................... 11-9
Charge warning light................................................... 3-18
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator
light....................................................................... 3-16
Checking
Brake pedal free play............................................ 11-18
Brake pedal reserve distance................................. 11-18
Clutch function..................................................... 11-18
Clutch pedal free play........................................... 11-19
Coolant level........................................................ 11-11
Fluid level (brake fluid).......................................... 11-15
Fluid level (clutch fluid).......................................... 11-16
Fluid level (washer fluid)........................................ 11-28
Oil level (engine oil)................................................ 11-8
Child restraint systems................................................ 1-24
Installation of a booster seat.................................... 1-31
Installation with ALR/ELR seatbelt............................ 1-27
Lower and tether anchorages................................... 1-33
Top tether anchorages............................................ 1-36
Child safety................................................................... 5
Locks.................................................................... 2-33
Chime
Key........................................................................ 3-5
Light..................................................................... 3-88
Seatbelt................................................................. 3-14
Cigarette lighter........................................................... 6-9
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels................................................... 10-3
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Dome........................................................... 6-2, 11-41
Front fog...................................................... 3-93, 11-38
Front side marker......................................... 3-89, 12-13
Ignition switch.......................................................... 3-6
License plate........................................................ 11-40
Map ............................................................. 6-3, 11-40
Parking................................................................ 11-38
Rear combination.................................................. 11-38
Rear side marker light........................................... 11-38
Stop.................................................................... 11-38
Tail...................................................................... 11-38
Turn signal................................................... 3-92, 11-38
Loading your vehicle.................................................. 8-12
Low fuel warning light................................................. 3-22
Low tire pressure warning light.................................... 3-19
Lower and tether anchorage........................................ 1-33
M
Maintenance
Precautions........................................................... 11-3
Schedule.............................................................. 11-3
Seatbelt................................................................ 1-20
Tools...................................................................... 9-3
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) ... 3-16
Manual
Transmission......................................................... 7-22
Transmission oil.................................................... 11-14
Manual mode............................................................ 7-26
Map light........................................................... 6-3, 11-40
Maximum load limits................................................... 8-18
Meters and gauges...................................................... 3-9Mirror defogger........................................................ 3-100
Mirrors...................................................................... 3-99
Moonroof................................................................... 2-39
Multi function display................................................... 3-42
Multi information display.............................................. 3-38
N
New vehicle break-in driving......................................... 8-2
O
Odometer.................................................................. 3-10
Off road driving........................................................... 8-6
Oil filter..................................................................... 11-9
Oil level
Engine.................................................................. 11-8
Front differential gear............................................ 11-15
Rear differential gear............................................ 11-15
Warning light.......................................................... 3-18
Oil pressure warning light............................................ 3-18
Outside
Mirror defogger.................................................... 3-100
Mirrors.................................................................. 3-99
Temperature indicator...................................... 3-33, 3-47
Overheating engine.................................................... 9-12
P
Parking
Brake.................................................................... 7-39
Brake stroke........................................................ 11-20
Light................................................................... 11-38
Tips ...................................................................... 7-39
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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
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