form to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades.
&Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under con-
trolled conditions on a specified
government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1-
1/2) times as well on the govern-
ment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
&Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire ’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on spe- cified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on straight-
ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include accel-
eration, cornering, hydroplan-
ing, or peak traction charac-
teristics.
&
Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire ’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified indoor labora-
tory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire
that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or ex-
cessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possi-
ble tire failure.
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects/Uniform tire quality grading standards13-15
14-2Index
A
Abbreviation................................................................... 3
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ..................................... 7-33
Warning light ......................................................... 3-19
Access key ............................................................... 2-10
Warning indicator ................................................... 3-25
Accessories .............................................................. 11-40
Accessory power outlet ............................................... 6-10
Air cleaner element ................................................... 11-15
Air conditioner Automatic climate control system ............................... 4-5
Manual climate control system ................................... 4-6
Air filtration system ..................................................... 4-10
Airflow selection ........................................................... 4-6
Alarm system ............................................................ 2-28
All-Wheel Drive warning light ....................................... 3-23
Aluminum wheel ....................................................... 11-32
Cleaning ............................................................... 10-3
Antenna ...................................................................... 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 7-33
Arming the system ..................................................... 2-30
Armrest ..................................................................... 1-15
Ashtray ..................................................................... 6-12
AT OIL TEMP warning light ......................................... 3-17
Audio aha
TMby HARMAN ................................................ 5-44
AM/FM radio ......................................................... 5-28
AUX ..................................................................... 5-61
Base display audio set. ............................................. 5-4
Basic operation ...................................................... 5-18
Bluetooth audio ...................................................... 5-58 CD ....................................................................... 5-53
iPod
...................................................................... 5-56
Pandora
®.............................................................. 5-50
SiriusXM Satellite Radio .......................................... 5-37
Steering switches for audio ...................................... 5-63
SUBARU STARLINK ............................................... 5-26
SUBARU STARLINK
TMMultimedia Plus audio set ... .... 5-6
Unit setting ............................................................ 5-19
USB memory ......................................................... 5-55
Auto on/off headlights ................................................. 3-47
Sensor .................................................................. 3-49
Vehicle setting ........................................................ 3-46
Auto-dimming mirror .................................................... 3-69
Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-5
Automatic headlight beam leveler Warning light .......................................................... 3-32
Automatic Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) ................................................ 1-17
B
Battery Drainage prevention function ..................................... 2-8
Jump starting ......................................................... 9-11
Replacement (access key) ..................................... 11-50
Replacement (remote engine start transmitter) ........... 7-21
Replacement (transmitter) ...................................... 11-51
Vehicle battery ..................................................... 11-37
Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................................................... 5-58
Hands-free phone system ........................................ 5-71
Settings ................................................................. 5-66
14-4Index
Locks................................................................... 2-34
Chime Key ........................................................................\
3-5
Light ..................................................................... 3-46
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-13
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ....................................................... 4-9
Climate control system ................................................. 4-3
Automatic ................................................................ 4-5
Manual ................................................................... 4-6
Clock ........................................................................\
3-34
Clutch Fluid ............................................................ 11-21, 12-8
Pedal .................................................................. 11-23
Coat hook ................................................................. 6-12
Console ...................................................................... 6-6
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ..................... 7-25
Fluid ............................................................ 11-19, 12-8
Oil temperature warning light (AT OIL TEMP) ............ 3-17
Coolant ............................................................ 11-15, 12-8
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-14
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Crossbars ................................................................. 8-15
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-50
Indicator. ............................................................... 3-31
Set indicator .......................................................... 3-32
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-8
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-8
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-9 D
Daytime running light system
....................................... 3-53
Defogger ................................................................... 3-61
Defrosting ................................................................... 4-9
Deicer ....................................................................... 3-61
Differential gear oil Front ........................................................... 11-19, 12-7
Rear ........................................................... 11-19, 12-7
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-32
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-33
Dome light ......................................................... 6-2, 11-48
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-6
Open indicator light ................................................. 3-23
Step light ............................................................. 11-49
Unlock selection function ................................. 2-18, 3-45
Double trip meter ........................................................ 3-10
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-18
Driving All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-23
AWD vehicles ......................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. ....................................................................
6
Drugs ........................................................................\
6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Off road .................................................................. 8-6
Pets ........................................................................\
.. 7
Snowy and icy roads .............................................. 8-10
Tips ................................................. 7-24, 7-31, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 7
14-6Index
H
Hands-free phone system........................................... 5-71
Hazard warning flasher ........................................... 3-8, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-8
Rear seat .............................................................. 1-14
Headlight .................................................................. 3-47
Beam leveler ......................................................... 3-54
Bulb wattage ....................................................... 12-14
Control switch ........................................................ 3-46
Flasher ................................................................. 3-53
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-32
Welcome lighting function ....................................... 3-48
Heated Steering Wheel system .................................... 3-83
High beam assist function ........................................... 3-49
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31
Warning indicator ................................................... 3-31
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-31
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-49
Hill descent control ..................................................... 7-40
Indicator. ............................................................... 3-32
Hill Holder ................................................................. 7-45
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-22
Switch .................................................................. 7-46
Hill start assist ........................................................... 7-48
To activate/deactivate ............................................. 7-50
HomeLink
®........................................................ 3-63, 3-69
Hook Coat ..................................................................... 6-12
Convenient ............................................................ 6-14
Convenient tie-down ............................................... 6-19 Shopping bag
........................................................ 6-13
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-14
Horn ........................................................................\
. 3-83
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-14
I
Ignition switch ............................................................. 3-4
Light ...................................................................... 3-5
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-55
Immobilizer ................................................................. 2-4
Indicator light (security indicator light) ........................ 3-30
Indicator light BSD/RCTA OFF ..................................................... 3-32
Cruise control ........................................................ 3-31
Cruise control set ................................................... 3-32
Door open ............................................................. 3-23
Electronic parking brake .......................................... 3-21
Front fog light ......................................................... 3-32
Headlight ............................................................... 3-32
High beam ............................................................. 3-31
High beam assist .................................................... 3-31
Hill descent control ................................................. 3-32
Hill Holder ............................................................. 3-22
Immobilizer ............................................................ 3-30
Security ................................................................. 3-30
Select lever/Gear position ........................................ 3-31
Steering responsive fog lights OFF ... ........................ 3-32
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................. 3-25
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .. ........................ 3-24
X-mode ................................................................. 3-32
14-10Index
Heater.................................................................... 1-9
Height adjustment .................................................... 1-4
Memory function ...................................................... 1-6
Power ..................................................................... 1-5
Rear ..................................................................... 1-11
Seatbelt ................................................................. 4, 1-16
Fastening .............................................................. 1-17
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-24
Pretensioners ........................................................ 1-24
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-16
Warning light and chime ......................................... 3-13
Security Alarm system ........................................................ 2-28
Immobilizer. ............................................................. 2-4
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-30
Shock sensors ....................................................... 2-33
Select lever Position indicator ................................................... 3-31
Shift lock function ................................................... 7-28
Shock sensors ........................................................... 2-33
Shopping bag hook .................................................... 6-13
Snow tires ........................................................ 8-11, 11-25
Snowy and icy roads .................................................. 8-10
Spark plugs ...................................................... 11-18, 12-9
Specifications ............................................................ 12-2
Speedometer ............................................................... 3-9
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-41
SRS airbag system Monitors. ............................................................... 1-68
Servicing ............................................................... 1-69
Warning light ......................................................... 3-15 Starting & stopping engine
.................................... 7-9, 7-12
State emission testing (U.S. only) .................................. 7-7
Steering responsive fog lights system ... ........................ 3-56
OFF indicator ......................................................... 3-32
Steering switches for audio .......................................... 5-63
Steering wheel Lock ............................................................. 7-11, 7-14
Power ................................................................... 7-31
Tilt/telescopic ......................................................... 3-82
Stop light ................................................................. 12-15
Storage compartment ................................................... 6-6
Sun shade ................................................................. 2-50
Sun visors .................................................................. 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag (SRS) ................ 1-41
Synthetic leather upholstery ......................................... 10-6
T
Tachometer ................................................................ 3-10
Temperature gauge ..................................................... 3-12
Temperature warning light AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-17
Temporary spare tire .................................................... 9-2
Tether (child restraint system) .............................. 1-36, 1-39
Tie-down hooks .......................................................... 9-14
Tire................................................................. 11-25, 12-9 Chains ..................................................................
8-12
Inspection ............................................................ 11-27
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-27
Replacement. ....................................................... 11-30
Rotation .............................................................. 11-30
Size and pressure .................................................. 12-9
Types.................................................................. 11-25
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). .... 7-41, 9-10, 11-25
Warning light ......................................................... 3-17
Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-25
Tools ........................................................................\
.. 9-3
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-36, 1-39
Towing ...................................................................... 9-13
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-17
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-16
Hooks ................................................................... 9-14
Weight.................................................................. 8-22
Trailer Connecting ............................................................ 8-20
Hitch (Outback) .............................................. 8-19, 8-26
Towing .................................................................. 8-22
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-27
Trip meter ................................................................. 3-10
Trunk lid ........................................................... 2-38, 9-19
Release handle ..................................................... 2-39
Trunk light ................................................................ 11-49
Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-31
Lever .................................................................... 3-54
U
Under-floor storage compartment ................................. 6-20
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-33
Vanity mirror ................................................................ 6-5 Vehicle
Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-14
Identification ........................................................ 12-18
Symbols .................................................................... 4
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-25
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-37
Operation indicator light ........................................... 3-24
System .................................................................. 7-35
Warning light .......................................................... 3-24
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
Voice command operation ........................................... 5-81
W
Warning and indicator lights ......................................... 3-13
Warning chimes Keyless access with push-button start system .... ........ 3-25
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 3-13
Warning light ABS...................................................................... 3-19
Access key ............................................................ 3-25
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-23
AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-17
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-32
Brake system ......................................................... 3-19
BSD/RCTA ............................................................ 3-32
Charge .................................................................. 3-16
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-16
Engine low oil level ................................................. 3-17
High beam assist .................................................... 3-31
Keyless
access with push-button start system .... ........ 3-25
Index14-11
14-12Index
Low fuel................................................................ 3-22
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-17
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-16
Power steering ...................................................... 3-23
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-13
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-15
Vehicle Dynamics Control ....................................... 3-24
Windshield washer fluid .......................................... 3-23
Warning volume
BSD/RCTA ............................................................ 3-45
EyeSight system .................................................... 3-44
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-22
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ......................................................... 11-29
Welcome lighting function ........................................... 3-48
Wheel Aluminum ............................................................. 11-32
Balance ............................................................... 11-29
Nut tightening torque .............................................. 12-9
Replacement ........................................................ 11-31
Windows ................................................................... 2-34
Windshield Washer fluid ......................................................... 11-32
Wiper and washer switches ..................................... 3-59
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-34
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-61
Winter
Driving .................................................................... 8-8
Tires ............................................................ 8-11, 11-25 Wiper and washer
...................................................... 3-57
Wiper deicer .............................................................. 3-61
X
X-mode ..................................................................... 7-38
Indicator ................................................................ 3-32