Maintenance and service
Wheel replacement........................................... 11-31
Aluminum wheels............................................. 11-32
Windshield washer fluid .................................. 11-32
Replacement of wiper blades .......................... 11-33
Windshield wiper blade assembly ..................... 11-34
Windshield wiper blade rubber ......................... 11-34
Rear window wiper blade assembly (Outback) ....................................................... 11-35
Rear window wiper blade rubber (Outback) ... .... 11-36
Battery............................................................... 11-37
Fuses ................................................................ 11-38
Installation of accessories ............................... 11-40
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-40
HID headlights (if equipped) ............................. 11-40
Halogen headlights .......................................... 11-41 Front turn signal light
...................................... 11-42
Front side marker light ..................................... 11-42
Front fog light (if equipped) .............................. 11-42
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-44
Backup light .................................................... 11-46
License plate light ........................................... 11-47
Dome light ....................................................... 11-48
Map light ......................................................... 11-48
Door step light ................................................. 11-49
Cargo area light (Outback) ............................... 11-49
Trunk light (Legacy) ......................................... 11-49
Other bulbs ..................................................... 11-49
Replacing battery ............................................. 11-50Replacing battery of access key ....................... 11-50
Replacing battery of transmitter ....................... 11-51
Maintenance and service/Installation of accessories
Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs.Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer
before installing fog lights or any other
electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such
accessories may cause the electronic
system to malfunction if they are incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for
the vehicle. We recommend that you
install only genuine SUBARU accessories
on your vehicle.
Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down, Otherwise, there is
the risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire. For the specified
wattage of each bulb, refer to“Bulb
chart ”F12-14. For replacement,
contact your SUBARU dealer.
& HID headlights (if equipped)
WARNING
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs
are used for the low beams of the
headlights. These HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. To avoid the
risk of an electric shock that could
result in serious injury, observe the
11-40
Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs
Low beam headlight (if equipped)
High beam headlight
2. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Replace the bulb with new one. At this
time, use care not to touch the bulbsurface.
4. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
5. Reconnect the electrical connector.
&
Front turn signal light
1. Turn the socket counterclockwise and
pull it out.
2. Pull out the bulb from the socket and
replace the bulb with a new one.
&Front side marker light
1. Turn the socket counterclockwise and
pull it out.
2. Pull out the bulb from the socket and
replace the bulb with a new one.
&Front fog light (if equipped)
NOTE
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if
necessary.
11-42
Specifications/Bulb chartWattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W HB3
2) Low beam headlight Models with HID headlights 12V-35W D4S
Models without HID headlights 12V-55W H11
3) Front side marker light 12V-5W W5W
4) Map light 12V-8W
5) Dome light 12V-8W
6) Door step light 12V-5W W5W
7) Front turn signal light 12V-21W WY21W
8) Front fog light
Legacy (models without steering responsive fog
lights system) 12V-19W H16
Legacy (models with steering responsive fog lights
system) 12V-55W H11
Outback 12V-55W H11
9) Vanity mirror light 14V-1.4W HTU
10) Cargo area light 12V-13W SAE #912
11) Licence plate light (Outback) 12V-5W W5W
12) Backup light (Outback) 12V-16W W16W
13) Rear turn signal light (Outback) 12V-21W WY21W
14) Rear side marker light (Outback) 12V-5W W5W
15) Trunk light (Legacy) 12V-3.8W SAE #194
16) License plate light (Legacy) 12V-5W W5W
17) Backup light (Legacy) 12V-16W W16W12-16
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
Winter.................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ............................................................... 3-12
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-9
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system .......... 7-34
Warning ................................................................ 3-20
Electronic parking brake. ............................................. 7-43
Automatic release function by accelerator pedal ......... 7-45
Hill Holder ............................................................. 7-45
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
Warning ........................................................ 3-21, 7-47
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-17
Engine Compartment overview ........................................... 11-9
Coolant ........................................................ 11-15, 12-8
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-7
Low oil level warning indicator ................................. 3-17
Oil............................................................... 11-11, 12-4
Overheating .......................................................... 9-13
Starting & stopping ........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder ......................................................... 9
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-5
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-15
Fluid level Brake .................................................................. 11-20
Clutch .................................................................. 11-21 Continuously variable transmission
......................... 11-19
Fog light Bulb .......................................................... 11-42, 12-14
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-32
Steering responsive fog lights system ....................... 3-56
Switch ................................................................... 3-56
Front Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-19, 12-7
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-24
Side marker light .................................................. 11-42
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-42
Front seats ................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................ 1-4
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-8
Memory function ...................................................... 1-6
Power seat ............................................................. 1-5
Reclining ................................................................ 1-4
Seat height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ........................ 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................\
... 7-3
Consumption indicator ............................................. 3-38
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-4
Gauge ................................................................... 3-11
Requirements ................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses .....................................................................
11-38
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-10
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .. ............................. 8-14
Glove box ................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-14
Index14-5
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
Information display..................................................... 3-33
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-63
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle ................................... 2-39
J
Jack-up point ............................................................... 9-5
Jump starting. ............................................................ 9-11
K
Key ........................................................................\
.... 2-3 Number .................................................................. 2-3
Reminder chime. ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement ........................................................... 2-5
Keyless access with push-button start system .. ............. 2-10
Disabling keyless access functions ........................... 2-18
Locking and unlocking doors ................................... 2-14
Opening rear gate .................................................. 2-16
Opening trunk ........................................................ 2-16
Warning chimes and warning indicator ...................... 3-25
When access key does not operate properly ............. 9-18
Keyless entry system ................................................. 2-24
L
LCA ........................................................................\
. 7-55
Leather seat materials ................................................ 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-47
Light Backup ................................................................ 11-46
Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-49
Control switch ........................................................ 3-46 Daytime running
..................................................... 3-53
Dome ............................................................ 6-2, 11-48
Door step ............................................................ 11-49
Front fog ..................................................... 3-56, 11-42
Front side marker ................................................... 3-47
Ignition switch ......................................................... 3-5
License plate ....................................................... 11-47
Map .............................................................. 6-2, 11-48
Rear combination ................................................. 11-44
Rear side marker light ........................................... 11-44
Rear turn signal .................................................... 11-44
Trunk .................................................................. 11-49
Turn signal ........................................ 3-54, 11-42, 11-44
Vanity mirror ........................................................... 6-5
Loading your vehicle ................................................... 8-13
Low fuel warning light ................................................. 3-22
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 3-17
Lower and tether anchorage ........................................ 1-36
M
Maintenance Precautions ........................................................... 11-3
Schedule ............................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt. ................................................................ 1-24
Tips ...................................................................... 11-5
Tools ...................................................................... 9-3
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .... 3-16
Manual Climate control system ............................................. 4-6
Mode (continuously variable transmission) ................. 7-29
Seat .......................................................................
1-4
Index14-7