
Driving tips/Off road driving
Off road driving
WARNING
.Always maintain a safe driving
speed according to the road and
weather conditions in order to
avoid having an accident on a
sharp turn, during sudden brak-
ing or under other similar condi-
tions.
.Always use the utmost care in
driving–overconfidence be-
cause you are driving an All-
Wheel Drive model could easily
lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
Frequent driving of an AWD model
under hard-driving conditions such
as rough roads or off roads will
necessitate more frequent replace-
ment of the following items than that
specified in the maintenance sche-
dule described in the“Warranty and
Maintenance Booklet”.
.Engine oil
.Brake fluid
.Manual transmission oil (MTmodels)
.Continuously variable transmis-
sion fluid (CVT models)
.Front differential gear oil (CVT
models)
Remember that damage done to
your SUBARU while operating it
off-road and not using common
sense precautions such as those
listed here is not eligible for war-
ranty coverage.
Because of the AWD feature and higher
ground clearance, you can drive your
SUBARU on ordinary roads or off-road.
But please keep in mind that an AWD
SUBARU is a passenger car and is
neither a conventional off-road vehicle
nor an all-terrain vehicle. If you do take
your SUBARU off-road, certain common
sense precautions such as those in the
following list should be taken.
&Before driving
.Make certain that you and all of your
passengers are wearing seatbelts.
.Carry some emergency equipment,
such as a towing rope or chain, a shovel,
wheel blocks, first aid kit and cell phone or
citizens band radio.
.Secure all cargo carried inside thevehicle and make certain that it is not
piled higher than the seatbacks. During
sudden stops or jolts, unsecured cargo
could be thrown around in the vehicle and
cause injury. Do not pile heavy loads on
the roof. Those loads raise the vehicle’s
center of gravity and make it more prone
to tip over.
.Never equip your vehicle with tires
larger than those specified in this manual.
&During driving
General precautions:
.Drive carefully. Do not take unneces-
sary risks by driving in dangerous areas or
over rough terrain.
.Slow down and employ extra caution at
all times. When driving off-road, you will
not have the benefit of marked traffic
lanes, banked curves, traffic signs and
the like.
.Do not drive across steep slopes.
Instead, drive either straight up or straight
down the slopes. A vehicle can much
more easily tip over sideways than it can
end over end. Avoid driving straight up or
down slopes that are too steep.
.Avoid sharp turning maneuvers, espe-
cially at higher speeds.
.Do not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel. A bad bump could jerk the
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A
Abbreviation................................................................... 3
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................................... 7-32
Warning light......................................................... 3-21
Access key................................................................. 2-9
Warning indicator................................................... 3-25
Accessories.............................................................. 11-36
Accessory power outlet................................................. 6-8
Air cleaner element................................................... 11-12
Air conditioner
Automatic climate control.......................................... 4-7
Manual climate control.............................................. 4-8
Air filtration system..................................................... 4-12
Air flow mode.............................................................. 4-8
Alarm system............................................................ 2-26
All-Wheel Drive warning light....................................... 3-23
Aluminum wheel....................................................... 11-28
Cleaning............................................................... 10-3
Antenna...................................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................................... 7-32
Arming the system..................................................... 2-27
Armrest....................................................................... 1-8
Ashtray..................................................................... 6-10
AT OIL TEMP warning light......................................... 3-19
Audio
aha
TMby HARMAN................................................ 5-43
AM/FM radio......................................................... 5-28
AUX ..................................................................... 5-60
Base display audio set.............................................. 5-4
Basic operation...................................................... 5-18
Bluetooth audio...................................................... 5-57CD ....................................................................... 5-52
iPod...................................................................... 5-55
Pandora
®.............................................................. 5-49
SiriusXM Satellite Radio.......................................... 5-37
STARLINK
TM7.0 Multimedia Plus audio set................ 5-6
Steering switches for audio...................................... 5-62
SUBARU STARLINK............................................... 5-26
Unit setting............................................................ 5-19
USB memory......................................................... 5-54
Auto on/off headlights................................................. 3-89
Automatic headlight beam leveler................................. 3-93
Warning light.......................................................... 3-31
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking
Retractor (ALR/ELR)................................................ 1-12
B
Battery
Drainage prevention function..................................... 2-7
Jump starting......................................................... 9-10
Replacement (access key)..................................... 11-42
Replacement (transmitter)...................................... 11-43
Vehicle battery..................................................... 11-33
Bluetooth
®
Audio.................................................................... 5-57
Hands-free phone system........................................ 5-70
Settings................................................................. 5-65
Troubleshooting...................................................... 5-88
Bluetooth
®settings..................................................... 5-65
Booster seat.............................................................. 1-31
Bottle holder............................................................... 6-7

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Interior.................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille..................................................... 4-11
Climate control system................................................. 4-3
Automatic................................................................ 4-7
Manual................................................................... 4-8
Clock................................................................ 3-37, 3-52
Clutch
Fluid.................................................................... 11-16
Pedal.................................................................. 11-18
Coat hook................................................................. 6-11
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)..................... 7-23
Fluid............................................................ 11-15, 12-7
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP)............ 3-19
Coolant............................................................ 11-11, 12-7
Temperature high warning light................................ 3-17
Temperature low indicator light................................. 3-17
Cooling system......................................................... 11-10
Corrosion protection................................................... 10-4
Cruise control............................................................ 7-44
Indicator light......................................................... 3-31
Set indicator light................................................... 3-31
Cup holder.................................................................. 6-7
D
Daytime running light system....................................... 3-91
Defogger................................................................. 3-100
Defrosting................................................................. 4-11
Deicer.................................................................... 3-100
Differential gear oil
Front........................................................... 11-15, 12-6
Rear............................................................ 11-15, 12-6Dimensions................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system......................................... 2-30
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators........................ 7-31
Dome light......................................................... 6-2, 11-41
Door
Locks..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light.................................................. 3-23
Drive belts............................................................... 11-14
Driving
AWD vehicles......................................................... 8-4
Car phone/cell phone.................................................. 7
Drinking..................................................................... 6
Drugs........................................................................ 7
Foreign countries..................................................... 8-4
Off road.................................................................. 8-6
Pets.......................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads............................................... 8-9
Tips ................................................. 7-23, 7-29, 8-2, 8-4
Tired or sleepy........................................................... 7
Winter.................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge....................................................... 3-12, 3-48
Electrical system........................................................ 12-7
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system........... 7-33
Warning................................................................ 3-22
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)............................. 1-12
Engine
Compartment overview............................................ 11-7
Coolant....................................................... 11-11, 12-7
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)............................. 6, 8-2

Hood.................................................................... 11-5
Low oil level warning light....................................... 3-18
Oil................................................................ 11-8, 12-4
Overheating.......................................................... 9-12
Starting & stopping........................................... 7-9, 7-11
Event data recorder......................................................... 9
Exterior care.............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires..................................................................... 9-5
Floor mat.................................................................. 6-11
Fluid level
Brake.................................................................. 11-15
Clutch.................................................................. 11-16
Continuously variable transmission.......................... 11-15
Fog light
Bulb.......................................................... 11-38, 12-13
Indicator light......................................................... 3-31
Switch.................................................................. 3-93
Front
Differential gear oil........................................ 11-15, 12-6
Seatbelt pretensioners............................................ 1-20
Turn signal light.................................................... 11-38
Front seats.................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment............................. 1-3
Head restraint adjustment......................................... 1-5
Reclining................................................................. 1-4
Seat height adjustment............................................. 1-4
Fuel........................................................................... 7-3
Consumption indicator............................................ 3-33
Consumption screen............................................... 3-48Economy hints........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap...................................................... 7-4
Gauge................................................................... 3-12
Requirements................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses..................................................................... 11-34
Fuses and circuits...................................................... 12-9
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-13
Glove box................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)........................... 8-13
H
Hands-free phone system............................................ 5-70
Hazard warning flasher.......................................... 3-8, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment
Front seat............................................................... 1-5
Rear seat............................................................... 1-8
Headlight
Beam leveler.......................................................... 3-93
Bulb replacing...................................................... 11-36
Bulb wattage........................................................ 12-13
Control switch........................................................ 3-88
Flasher.................................................................. 3-91
Indicator light......................................................... 3-32
Welcome lighting function........................................ 3-89
HID headlights...................................................... 1, 11-36
High beam indicator light............................................. 3-31
High/low beam change (dimmer).................................. 3-90
Hill start assist................................................. 7-41, 11-19
OFF indicator light.................................................. 3-23
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